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Habesha Careers

Careers for Habesha healthcare professionals.

We connect Ethiopian and Eritrean clinicians and allied-health professionals with employers across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East — roles that respect your language, background, and ambition.

Physicians

Board-certified MDs and DOs across primary care, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, and specialty practice.

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Registered Nurses (RN)

Hospital, clinic, and home-health RN roles — med-surg, ICU, ER, L&D, oncology, and case management.

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Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN/LPN)

Skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and home-health agencies seeking compassionate LVNs and LPNs.

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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Hands-on patient care in hospitals, assisted-living, and long-term-care settings. Entry-level friendly.

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Monitor Technicians

Telemetry and cardiac monitor techs — rhythm interpretation, alarm management, and care-team communication.

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Pathology Assistants

ASCP-certified PAs for surgical grossing, autopsy, and histology support in hospital and reference labs.

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Physicians

How to practice medicine abroad

Licensing pathways for international medical graduates. Requirements change — always confirm with the official authority in your destination country.

United States

ECFMG · USMLE · ACGME

3–7 years (incl. residency)
  1. 1

    ECFMG certification

    Verify your medical diploma and transcripts through ECFMG.

  2. 2

    Pass USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3

    Standardized exams required for licensure and residency.

  3. 3

    Match into ACGME residency

    Apply through ERAS and the NRMP Match for U.S. residency training.

  4. 4

    State medical license

    Apply to the medical board of the state where you'll practice.

Official authority

Canada

MCC · Royal College · CFPC

4–8 years (incl. residency)
  1. 1

    Source verification (physiciansapply.ca)

    Upload diplomas, transcripts, and ID for credential verification.

  2. 2

    MCCQE Part I (and NAC OSCE for IMGs)

    Pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam.

  3. 3

    CaRMS Match for residency

    International medical graduates compete for IMG-designated spots.

  4. 4

    Provincial licensure (CPSO, CPSA, etc.)

    Register with the College of Physicians in your province.

Official authority

Australia

AMC · Medical Board of Australia

2–5 years
  1. 1

    AMC primary source verification

    Verify your degree via EPIC/AMC and choose a pathway: Standard, Competent Authority, or Specialist.

  2. 2

    AMC MCQ + AMC Clinical Exam

    Required for the Standard Pathway; bypassed for some Competent Authority graduates.

  3. 3

    Supervised practice

    Work 12 months under supervision toward general registration.

  4. 4

    General registration with AHPRA

    Final registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Official authority

Europe (EU/UK)

GMC (UK) · National medical councils (EU)

1–6 years (varies by country)
  1. 1

    UK: PLAB 1 & 2 or approved postgraduate qualification

    Then apply for GMC registration with a license to practice.

  2. 2

    Germany: Approbation + Fachsprachprüfung (B2/C1 German)

    Recognition of medical degree by the Landesärztekammer.

  3. 3

    Other EU states

    Each country has its own recognition process and language requirement (often B2/C1).

  4. 4

    Specialty training (Facharzt / CCT)

    Enter specialty programs after registration.

Official authority

Middle East (UAE, KSA, Qatar)

DHA · MOH · DOH · SCFHS · QCHP

3–12 months
  1. 1

    DataFlow primary source verification

    All Gulf authorities require credential verification via DataFlow.

  2. 2

    Prometric or oral assessment

    DHA, MOH, SCFHS, and QCHP exams depending on the emirate/country.

  3. 3

    Eligibility letter & licensing

    Receive eligibility from the local health authority and apply for a professional license.

  4. 4

    Employer sponsorship & residency visa

    Most physicians enter via hospital sponsorship tied to the license.

Official authority

Disclaimer: Pathways are summarized for general guidance and may change. Habesha Health Connect - HHC is not affiliated with any licensing body. Always verify directly with the authority listed.

Registered Nurses

How to practice nursing abroad

Licensing pathways for internationally educated nurses. Requirements change — always confirm with the official authority in your destination country.

United States

CGFNS · NCSBN · State Boards of Nursing

1–2 years
  1. 1

    CGFNS credential evaluation

    Submit nursing transcripts and license for CES Professional Report.

  2. 2

    Pass NCLEX-RN

    National licensure exam required in every U.S. state.

  3. 3

    English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/OET)

    Required by most state boards and for immigration.

  4. 4

    State RN license & visa

    Apply to your state board; pursue EB-3 sponsorship or H-1B through an employer.

Official authority

Canada

NNAS · NCAS · Provincial Colleges

1–3 years
  1. 1

    NNAS application & advisory report

    National Nursing Assessment Service evaluates your education and registration.

  2. 2

    Provincial regulatory body review

    BCCNM, CNO, CRNBC, etc. determine if further assessment is needed.

  3. 3

    NCLEX-RN (or REx-PN for LPN)

    Most provinces require NCLEX-RN for registered nurse licensure.

  4. 4

    Language test + registration

    IELTS/CELBAN, then register with the provincial College of Nurses.

Official authority

Australia

AHPRA · NMBA

9–18 months
  1. 1

    Self-check & qualification assessment

    Verify your nursing qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

  2. 2

    Outcomes-Based Assessment (OBA)

    Complete the cognitive (MCQ) and OSCE components for internationally qualified nurses.

  3. 3

    English language evidence

    IELTS 7.0 / OET B in all components (or recognized pathway).

  4. 4

    AHPRA registration & visa

    Apply for registration with AHPRA; pursue 482/186 employer-sponsored visa.

Official authority

Europe (EU/UK)

NMC (UK) · National nursing regulators (EU)

6–18 months
  1. 1

    UK: NMC application + CBT + OSCE

    Computer-Based Test, then Objective Structured Clinical Examination in the UK.

  2. 2

    Germany/Netherlands: Anerkennung & language

    Recognition of nursing qualification + B2 medical language certificate.

  3. 3

    Ireland: NMBI decision letter

    Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland reviews and may require adaptation period.

  4. 4

    Registration & employer sponsorship

    Most nurses arrive on a Health & Care Worker / EU Blue Card visa.

Official authority

Middle East (UAE, KSA, Qatar)

DHA · MOH · DOH · SCFHS · QCHP

3–9 months
  1. 1

    DataFlow primary source verification

    Required by all Gulf health authorities for license eligibility.

  2. 2

    Prometric / oral assessment

    Pass the nursing licensure exam for the specific emirate or country.

  3. 3

    Eligibility & professional license

    Receive eligibility letter and apply for a nursing license.

  4. 4

    Employer sponsorship & residency visa

    Hospital sponsors the work permit and residency tied to the license.

Official authority

Disclaimer: Pathways are summarized for general guidance and may change. Habesha Health Connect - HHC is not affiliated with any licensing body. Always verify directly with the authority listed.

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