The Government of Nauru is seeking an experienced and strategic Medical Tourism Coordinator to lead and expand the country's medical and wellness tourism initiatives. This role will focus on developing and executing strategies to connect Nauruan patients with quality medical care abroad—such as in India, Thailand, and other destinations—while also exploring opportunities to develop Nauru’s own wellness tourism offerings.
Location: Republic of Nauru
Key Responsibilities:
Medical Tourism Strategy & Coordination
- Lead the implementation of Nauru’s medical tourism strategy to streamline patient referrals and care abroad.
- Build and manage strong relationships with hospitals, wellness centers, and governments in key partner countries (e.g. India, Thailand, Australia).
- Develop comprehensive medical travel packages that include treatment, accommodation, visas, and transportation.
- Coordinate with international hospitals to obtain accurate quotations, treatment plans, and patient updates.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, government stakeholders, and medical service providers to ensure smooth case management.
- Represent Nauru at international medical tourism conferences, expos, and networking events.
Wellness Tourism Development
- Identify potential for local wellness tourism products in partnership with resorts, wellness centers, and hotels.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and promote wellness experiences for international visitors.
- Support marketing initiatives aimed at promoting Nauru as a destination for rest, recovery, and rejuvenation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Engage with domestic and international health, travel, and tourism stakeholders.
- Secure partnerships with medical institutions and facilitators.
- Lead internal working groups and provide updates to senior leadership on progress and key developments.
Marketing, Research & Innovation
- Work with marketing teams to promote Nauru’s outbound and wellness tourism offerings across digital and traditional platforms.
- Conduct market research and track industry trends to enhance the competitiveness of Nauru’s offerings.
- Monitor KPIs, develop execution plans, and propose improvements to the overall program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, tourism, healthcare, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- 8–10 years of experience in medical tourism, international patient coordination, healthcare strategy, or related roles.
- Proven experience in managing international medical travel and building treatment packages.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Familiarity with popular medical tourism destinations and the visa/treatment processes involved.
- Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in improving healthcare access for Nauru’s population.
- Build a first-of-its-kind strategic initiative with impact across the Pacific region.
- Collaborate with global hospitals and wellness providers.
- Be part of a growing vision to expand Nauru’s international tourism footprint.
What We Offer
- Flexible contracts: 3–6 months (contractual) or 6–12 months (long-term)
- Competitive, experience-based salary
- Free accommodation and meals
- Round-trip international airfare
- 30 days paid annual leave (for 12-month contracts)
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]
Subject Line: Application – Medical Tourism Coordinator
Important Notice:
All job offers are subject to successful visa approval and immigration compliance.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Please confirm that you acknowledge this is an on-site position based on a remote Pacific island with limited infrastructure, and that you remain interested in proceeding with your application.
