The esteemed Cadi Ayyad University, located in the vibrant city of Marrakech, Morocco, is set to conduct recruitment competitions for a total of 64 positions through its Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. This initiative underscores the university's commitment to enhancing its educational offerings in the medical field.
The available positions are categorized as follows: 10 Assistant Professors at grade A, scale 11, specializing in various fields including Immunology, Anatomy, Anesthesia-Resuscitation, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Urology, and Obstetrics-Gynecology. Furthermore, there is 1 Associate Professor position in Traumatology-Orthopedics, along with 39 contractual Resident positions in Medical Specialties and 14 contractual Resident positions in Surgical Specialties.
Interested applicants should note the critical deadlines for submission: applications for the Associate Professor position must be submitted by October 30, 2026, applications for Residents are due by October 31, 2026, and for Assistant Professors by November 9, 2026. The competitions for Residents will take place beginning November 16, 2026, the competition for Assistant Professors is scheduled for November 25, 2026, and the Associate Professor competition will occur on November 30, 2026.
Founded in 1978, Cadi Ayyad University is a public institution encompassing various higher education establishments located in Marrakech, El Kelaâ des Sraghna, Essaouira, and Safi. The university bears the name of Cadi Ayyad, a renowned judge of Andalusian origin and one of the seven saints of Marrakech. The Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Marrakech is responsible for training future medical and pharmacy professionals in collaboration with the city’s university hospital center.
Details on Positions for Assistant Professors
The 10 Assistant Professor positions are open to civilian candidates in the following specialties: Basic Sciences (Immunology and Anatomy), Medical Specialties (Anesthesia-Resuscitation, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Dermatology), and Surgical Specialties (Urology and Obstetrics-Gynecology). The competition is available to both civilian and military candidates who have completed the required residency duration in university hospital centers, which is 4 years for medical or pharmaceutical specialties and 5 years for surgical specialties or internal medicine.
The application dossier must include a handwritten request addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, stating the applicant's full name, address, and the desired specialty. Additionally, candidates must provide proof of completion of the residency period in the requested specialty, a certified copy of their doctorate, a certified copy of their national identity card, a recent birth certificate, a list of scientific titles and works, and a summary of hospital-university functions performed by the candidate. The last two documents must be certified by the Dean of the issuing faculty or certified as true copies by competent authorities for candidates holding foreign diplomas and titles.
All applications should be submitted to the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Marrakech by November 9, 2026.
Details on the Associate Professor Position
The competition for the 1 Associate Professor position in Traumatology-Orthopedics is open to civilian candidates as specified in articles 24, 59, and 60 of decree n° 2.98.548 dated February 15, 1999. Candidates are required to submit a registration request on plain paper to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Marrakech by October 30, 2026. The application must include the applicant's name, surname, address, desired specialty, and a certified list of scientific titles and works along with a summary of hospital-university functions performed, similar to the requirements for Assistant Professors.
The competition for Residents will follow the guidelines set forth in decree n° 2.26.342 dated April 30, 2026, concerning the status of students in the faculties of medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine. The 53 Resident positions are specifically for civilian candidates. The application will require a handwritten request, a photocopy of the Doctorate in Medicine degree, an equivalency certificate for foreign diplomas, a recent birth certificate (less than 3 months old), a photocopy of the national identity card, and three stamped envelopes.
Interested candidates must register by October 31, 2026, using the online registration form provided by the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Marrakech.
As reported by dreamjob.ma.
