Hi! I am a Laboratory Scientist who is in the process of applying to MSF. I actually think I had my telephone interview with you yesterday, unless there is another Melissa who is a logistician. I have two questions: one is on the conditions of living/being in South Sudan as a woman, since you've been there personally and mentioned there is a need for lab scientists in South Sudan. Is it harder to be a woman working there for MSF vs. a man, do you have to take extra precautions? When I've mentioned South Sudan to others, they are very nervous for me to potentially go there as a woman, but I think it would be an eye opening experience.
My other question is related to lab scientist statistics. Do you know how many US lab scientists apply a year to MSF, or the percentage of US lab scientists from MSF being sent on missions vs. other countries?cant information you could give me would be fantastic!
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Hi! I am a Laboratory Scientist who is in the process of applying to MSF. I actually think I had my telephone interview with you yesterday, unless there is another Melissa who is a logistician. I have two questions: one is on the conditions of living/being in South Sudan as a woman, since you've been there personally and mentioned there is a need for lab scientists in South Sudan. Is it harder to be a woman working there for MSF vs. a man, do you have to take extra precautions? When I've mentioned South Sudan to others, they are very nervous for me to potentially go there as a woman, but I think it would be an eye opening experience.
My other question is related to lab scientist statistics. Do you know how many US lab scientists apply a year to MSF, or the percentage of US lab scientists from MSF being sent on missions vs. other countries?cant information you could give me would be fantastic!
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