Become part of the next generation of EASL’s leadership in 2026!

Are you supporting and advancing care for people with liver disease through clinical excellence or research? Are you ready to shape the educational/research and clinical priorities of EASL’s Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Task Force?

About the Role 

Are you dedicated to advancing care for people with liver disease through clinical excellence or innovative research? Since its establishment in 2016, the Nurses & Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Task Force has grown in influence and impact. Members drive excellence in liver care across Europe – shaping clinical education, leading research programmes, promoting evidence‑based practice, and influencing how liver care evolves. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Shape EASL Congress: design high‑impact educational sessions.
• Build professional influence and visibility across Europe.
• Grow your network with leading specialists and experts.
• Drive evidence‑based improvements in clinical practice.

Role Expectations 

• Participate in monthly online meetings and one annual in‑person meeting.
• Attend and actively participate in the annual EASL Congress.
• Coordinate speakers and contribute to the EASL Congress programme development.
• Actively contribute to the Task Force activities (e.g., EASL Studio) and support additional initiatives year‑round.
• Commit to the Task Force’s goals.

Term of Office 

June 2026 – including EASL Congress 2029. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must: 

• The candidate must be professionally active in a European country, as defined by the World Health Organization. (link https://www.euro.who.int/en/countries)  
• The candidate must be an EASL member in good standing.

Particular attention will be paid to applications from male candidates to maintain gender balance in line with EASL Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy.

Current Task Force members are from Denmark, Sweden, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Candidates from other countries are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The call is open from 11 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 (23:59 CET). 

Selection Criteria 

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Clinical Experience	Experience in working with patients with liver disease in an inpatient ward or outpatient clinic.  And/or   Experience in working in a liver-related project management/research role	Experience of working at an advanced practice level
Academic Experience	Able to access and critically read healthcare literature   Awareness and implementation of evidence-based research into clinical practice	Master’s or PhD degree  Experience of reviewing abstracts  Experience of peer reviewing manuscripts for publication  Experience of writing peer-reviewed publications
Teaching Experience	Experience in presenting to or teaching groups of healthcare professionals (nurses and AHPs)	Experience of presenting to interprofessional audiences  Formal postgraduate teaching qualification  Experience in conference organisation
Leadership Experience	Experience of organising meetings/events/educational sessions  Able to meet deadlines  Able to speak, read, and write in English at a level that enables clear communication with members of the EASL community	Experience working as ward manager, or department/team leader  Experience of liver-related healthcare committee/group membership and contribution to activities either locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally.

Application Requirements 

Applicants must submit a: 

• Curriculum vitae (Max. 4 pages)
• Letter of interest explaining motivation and expected contribution to the Task Force

Selection Process 

1. The current Nurse and AHP Task Force will rank each application based on achievements, motivation, and experience. 
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and an interview will be arranged.  

Other considerations will include the applicant’s geographical location, gender, age, academic experience and profession to ensure ongoing balance within the Task Force. 

How to Apply 

Submit your application via the EASL Memberzone. 

Contact: nurses.ahp@easloffice.eu 

For more information, please consult: 

• EASL Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy