James Buchan

Professor James Buchan is a renowned Honorary Professor at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, with over four decades of experience in health workforce policy and global health systems research. He holds concurrent appointments as Senior Fellow at the Health Foundation (UK), Adjunct Professor at the WHO Collaborating Centre, University of Technology Sydney, Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, and Visitor Professor at the National School of Public Health (Portugal).

His research focuses on health workforce policy and planning, recruitment and retention, health systems reform, and labour market analysis. His work spans 50+ countries, addressing challenges like nurse migration, workforce sustainability, and post-pandemic recovery. Recent publications highlight global nursing workforce trends, workforce mobility, and policy frameworks for healthcare resilience.

Scientific Awards & Affiliations:

• Senior Fellow, Health Foundation (UK)
• Senior Fellow, Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania

His publications emphasize workforce planning, global health governance, and equitable healthcare delivery, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries and post-crisis recovery strategies.