Staff & Training

Employer of Choice

At the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group, our people are the heart of everything we do. We employ over 280 staff across our sites in Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza, and London, making us one of the most significant and stable employers in the region.

In the occupied Palestinian territories, ophthalmic specialists are in extremely short supply. That’s why we are proud to have built a committed, long-standing team – many of whom have been with us for decades. With your support, we aim to retain and empower them for decades to come by providing job security, competitive salaries, and continued professional development.

Training, Growth and Excellence

We are committed to being the employer of choice in our community by investing in our people at every level. We continue to deliver robust training and development opportunities, including:

Fellowship training for medical staff

Postgraduate nurse training

Leadership training for senior staff

Our growing medical residency programme

We also benefit from strong partnerships with leading institutions in Israel and the UK, fostering cross-cultural exchange and ensuring our teams remain at the forefront of ophthalmic care.

Help Us Support Our People

Our staff come from the communities we serve. From doctors and nurses to cleaners, security guards, and administrators, every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering sight-saving care.

The total annual cost of employing our staff is £6.5 million, and we rely on the generosity of our donors to continue this life-changing work.

By donating to SJEHG, you’re not only helping to restore sight, you’re investing in livelihoods, skills, and hope. Your support ensures we can retain our best staff, train the next generation, and remain a pillar of stability in uncertain times.