melissa_msf

Yes, it is a competitive application process but we aim to have a diverse group of expats in the field and recruit from all areas of expertise and education. It never harms to apply as you will always get feedback. We accept many people after they follow up on our recommendations.

One of the main requirements of working with MSF is experience in developing countries and many applicants don't have that experience. We suggest to look at websites like reliefweb and idealist.org for short term assignments.

Thank you. These are great questions. Just to let you know, we are urgently looking for French-speakers (any profile), midwives, anesthesiologists, CRNA, Infectious Diseases specialists, Water & Sanitation experts. Please look at our websites for updates. Thank you again :-)

Yes, it is true that we work in many insecure areas (55% of our programs). We take security very seriously and have good security management policies in the field.

It is okay to say no to an assignment for security reasons but in general we expect you to trust our security management and we try to send you to where your skills are most needed.

Management and coaching is a big part of every expat position in the field. As a doctor or nurse you do clinical work but just as much training and coaching locally hired staff.

Yes! 44% of the people we send out to the field are non-medical. The examples would be finance and HR professionals plus a wide range of logistics professionals. Management and teaching experience is always valued.