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Work With Us In The Field


Embark on a journey of incredible personal and professional growth. Join the thousands of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical and support professionals helping people in crisis around the globe. MSF currently provides medical assistance in more than 60 countries, in emergency situations caused by armed conflict, epidemics and disasters. Due to the changing nature of humanitarian challenges, MSF also works increasingly with people living in situations of chronic poverty and ongoing exclusion from basic medical care. These medium- and longer-term projects now comprise the majority of MSF missions.

Helping others help themselves

In addition to direct medical intervention, MSF field workers play an important role in building critical medical and support skills of local staff, ideally so MSF support is no longer needed.

 

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Photo: Darryl Stellmach, Nigeria 2011

Darryl Stellmach
Calgary, Alberta
Project coordinator

"It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a teenager. I would read about aid workers in the newspaper, and I would think: 'This is a way for a person to take action in the world that is immediate, effective and relevant.' "

 

Claudette Seyer
Montreal, Quebec
Nurse

“Why come to Africa to work during your retirement? No, this isn’t just out of generosity. This is a need to give a meaning to your life. This is a need to achieve something for others."

 

Photo: Luella Smith. Luella Smith
Waterside, New Brunswick
Physician

“It’s totally different medicine in totally different working conditions. It’s a real eye-opener.”

 

 

 

Photo: Ivan Gayton, Tunisia 2011

Ivan Gayton
Vancouver, B.C.
Head of mission

“I'm quite sure that we are not saving the world. However, every day that I am on the ground, doing what I can, I feel that we are sending a message to the people here: What you are going through is not acceptable. Perhaps even more simply put the message is: You are not alone.”

Upcoming Recruitment Info Sessions

Recruitment Info-session Montreal, QC
Date: May 22nd, 2013 at 7:00pm
Location: Y des femmes de Montreal
Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Recruitment Info-session Toronto, ON
Date: June 6th, 2013 at 7:00pm
Location: Friend's House
Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Recruitment Info-session Ottawa, ON
Date: June 20th, 2013 at 7:00pm
Location: Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Put Your Ideals Into Practice

Video Medical Staff Needed For Global Emergencies
Put Your Ideals into Practice - Medical staff needed for global emergencies

A Midwife's Tale in Nigeria

VideoJean Stowell talks about her work as a midwife for MSF
Video - A Midwife's Tale in Nigeria

MSF Field Worker Profile - Oonagh Curry

Video MSF project coordinator Oonagh Curry in Sudan
Video - MSF Field Worker Oonagh Curry in Sudan

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FIELD BLOGS – Personal stories of our volunteers working in the field

MSF ASSOCIATION – Intranet for MSF Association members

 
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