Recruitment of Local Staff: Embassy of Japan in Myanmar
2026/9/16
The Embassy of Japan in Myanmar is recruiting a local staff member. Details regarding the job duties and application guidelines are provided below. The application deadline is Friday, October 23, 2026.
1. Job Duties
・Secretarial support and clinical assistance of the diplomat (medical attache)
・Support services for Japanese residents or traveler in Myanmar (e.g., consular assistance)
2. Number of Positions & Expected Start Date
・One position. It will be to start on April 1, 2027
3. Work Location
・Medical Section, Embassy of Japan in Myanmar
No. 100 Natmauk Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar
4. Employment Type
・Full-time employment contract (includes a 3-month probationary period)
5. Working day and time
・5 days a week, Monday through Friday (excluding embassy holidays)
・8:30 AM – 5:15 PM (Lunch break: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
・Overtime work and work on days off may be sometimes required
6. Salary
・Determined based on the Embassy’s regulations, taking into account educational background, experience, and skills.
7. Application Qualifications
(1) Under 50 years old
(2) University graduated
(3) Holder of medical qualifications (e.g., doctor or nurse)
(4) Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Japanese or English
(5) PC skills (e.g., ability to create documents in Word and Excel)
(6) Knowledgeable about the medical situation in Myanmar and capable of building networks with local medical professionals
8. Application Method
・Please submit the following documents via email (in Japanese or English) to recruit@yn.mofa.go.jp by Friday, October 23, 2026. And, use the following subject line for your email: "Application for Medical Unit Staff Position (Your Full Name)."
(1) Cover Letter
1) Reason for applying
2) Self-introduction/Personal statement
3) Email address that the embassy can contact you
4) Phone number
5) Address
6) Date of birth
(2) Resume/CV
No specific format is required, but it must be prepared in Japanese or English and includes a photograph. Please be sure to include details regarding your educational background, job history, and family composition.
(3) Copy of proof of identity (e.g., NRC card)
(4) Copies of documents proving educational background and medical qualifications
(5) Copies of documents proving Japanese language or English language skill, and PC skills (optional: These are not mandatory.)
9. Selection Process
(1) Document Screening
Successful candidates will be notified of the document screening results in early November. Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
(2) Secondary and Final Screening
・Interviews (conducted multiple times)
・Medical knowledge test (scheduled for early November)
1. Job Duties
・Secretarial support and clinical assistance of the diplomat (medical attache)
・Support services for Japanese residents or traveler in Myanmar (e.g., consular assistance)
2. Number of Positions & Expected Start Date
・One position. It will be to start on April 1, 2027
3. Work Location
・Medical Section, Embassy of Japan in Myanmar
No. 100 Natmauk Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar
4. Employment Type
・Full-time employment contract (includes a 3-month probationary period)
5. Working day and time
・5 days a week, Monday through Friday (excluding embassy holidays)
・8:30 AM – 5:15 PM (Lunch break: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)
・Overtime work and work on days off may be sometimes required
6. Salary
・Determined based on the Embassy’s regulations, taking into account educational background, experience, and skills.
7. Application Qualifications
(1) Under 50 years old
(2) University graduated
(3) Holder of medical qualifications (e.g., doctor or nurse)
(4) Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Japanese or English
(5) PC skills (e.g., ability to create documents in Word and Excel)
(6) Knowledgeable about the medical situation in Myanmar and capable of building networks with local medical professionals
8. Application Method
・Please submit the following documents via email (in Japanese or English) to recruit@yn.mofa.go.jp by Friday, October 23, 2026. And, use the following subject line for your email: "Application for Medical Unit Staff Position (Your Full Name)."
(1) Cover Letter
1) Reason for applying
2) Self-introduction/Personal statement
3) Email address that the embassy can contact you
4) Phone number
5) Address
6) Date of birth
(2) Resume/CV
No specific format is required, but it must be prepared in Japanese or English and includes a photograph. Please be sure to include details regarding your educational background, job history, and family composition.
(3) Copy of proof of identity (e.g., NRC card)
(4) Copies of documents proving educational background and medical qualifications
(5) Copies of documents proving Japanese language or English language skill, and PC skills (optional: These are not mandatory.)
9. Selection Process
(1) Document Screening
Successful candidates will be notified of the document screening results in early November. Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
(2) Secondary and Final Screening
・Interviews (conducted multiple times)
・Medical knowledge test (scheduled for early November)