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Opportunities with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP)

Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) is a charity that facilitates health partnerships between healthcare workers in Cambridge and low- and middle-income countries to address some of the world’s biggest health challenges.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, they provide opportunities for East of England healthcare staff to participate in global health projects and partnerships focused on specific areas of need – for example improving antimicrobial stewardship or reducing maternal mortality.

CGHP works across more than ten countries including Kenya, India, Uganda and the Philippines and across more than fifteen speciality areas including obstetrics and gynaecology, pharmacy and microbiology and critical care.

How does it work?

CGHP connects healthcare staff and institutions around the world to share knowledge and skills through two-way teaching, learning and training. Through hybrid working (i.e., working in-person and remotely), individuals and teams co-develop and co-deliver projects that improve healthcare practice and patient outcomes locally and internationally.

These collaborative projects are beneficial for everyone involved; growing knowledge, skills and experience for the individuals while also building the capacity and capability of the UK and partner organisations.

“As always with our time in Uganda, the learning was bi-directional. Our nurses came away inspired, having honed their own teaching, communication and leadership skills in a challenging yet deeply rewarding environment. The resilience, adaptability and clinical ingenuity they witnessed in the Ugandan nurses will undoubtedly inform and enhance their practice back in the NHS.”

CGHP CUH Volunteer
Lisa Enoch, Critical Care Education Lead, CUH and co-lead of the SCALE Critical Care Partnership
Who can get involved?

CGHP works with NHS trusts and healthcare staff across the East of England but most closely with CUH. As a staff member you can access advice, support and funding from CGHP to participate in one of their established health partnerships or to carry out a global health project you’ve developed yourself.

CUH staff of all levels and cadres can get involved and there are opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical staff. You can participate locally or internationally, in-person or remotely, and over a short period of time (e.g., 1 week) or longer (e.g., 3+ months).

CGHP will help ensure that your contributions are safe, effective and ethical – for you, the partner organisation and their patients. You’ll receive advice, guidance and training, alongside practical support (e.g., with arranging leave). CGHP will also help with funding applications for partnership activities, projects and exchange visits.

In addition, CUH offers a volunteer release scheme that enables staff members who have not received study or professional leave to take up to five days of paid leave above annual entitlement, if used to participate in a CGHP-supported health partnership.

Why global health?

Getting involved with CGHP offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and/or management skills, while working collaboratively with other healthcare workers across the globe. You’ll also gain access to unique knowledge and insights through CGHP and their trusted network of worldwide partners which you may not otherwise encounter in your role.

CGHP CUH Volunteer
Alice Holmes, Clinical Nurse Specialist, CUH and member of the Malawi Hearing Project team

“I would strongly recommend global health work to my peers. It provides a unique insight into different healthcare systems and highlights the importance of adaptability in addressing local needs.” - Alice Holmes

Next steps

• Contact CGHP for advice and guidance on global health volunteering opportunities and details of their monthly drop-in sessions: info@cghp.org.uk

• Apply to the CGHP Grant Scheme (awarded quarterly) for funding towards a global health project: Here (opens in a new tab)

• Subscribe to the CGHP newsletter to see volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and the latest health partnership news: Here (opens in a new tab)

This document was correct at the time of printing - 23-08-2025 08:37