in our humanitarian projects
As part of our team, you will provide valuable work where it is most needed – in areas of conflicts, after natural disasters or during epidemics. Your work saves lives.
On this page you will find all the information about working in our humanitarian projects, which qualifications you should bring and what you can expect from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as an employer. Furthermore, we will guide you through all the details of the application process.
Our teams work in regions where health care systems are overstretched, and medical support is lacking.
This is why in MSF we are constantly looking for professionals to work with us overseas. Staff from various medical and non-medical professions contribute to our operations.
Medical professions
Non-medical professions
Are you dreaming of working abroad with one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations? Start your journey now: your first step toward a successful application is joining one of our online information sessions. During this event, the recruitment team provides deep insights into working in our humanitarian projects, explains the application process and answers your questions.
Participating in the online information sessions is non-binding and an excellent way to explore whether becoming part of MSF is the right fit for you.
We encourage everyone to apply! We are an equal opportunity employer. As an international organization, we support diversity, openness and mutual respect. Incoming applications are solely evaluated regarding their professional qualifications. Applications are considered regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and all other diversity characteristics, in line with our principles.
Are you looking for a job where you can directly contribute to one of the humanitarian projects of MSF, collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, and gain international experience? Find out more about the benefits we offer, and the individual and professional qualifications required to join our teams.
Start your application!
Register for the online information session.
More details will be explained in the online information session or contact us directly
Your availability should generally be 6 to 12 months. However, there are some exceptions:
No, there is no strict minimum or maximum age. The key requirements are meeting the job criteria and being in good physical condition. However, in some countries, there may be age limits for obtaining a work permit.
A chronic illness is not necessarily a barrier. However, please consider that obtaining and storing specific medications can be challenging depending on the project location. Additionally, regular check-ups with medical specialists may be difficult or even impossible to arrange. We prefer to discuss such cases individually.
For a first assignment bringing a partner and children is not possible. However, if you’re considering a long-term career with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), some coordination roles allow for more extended planning and may accommodate partners and children.
In cases of illness during an assignment, medical care will be provided either directly within the project or at a nearby hospital where appropriate treatment is available. All costs incurred will be covered by insurance. If treatment is not feasible on-site, you will be transported to a hospital in your residence country with all expenses covered by the insurance.
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