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Who is needed


MSF requires a broad range of medical professionals, particularly those with specialized expertise in tropical medicine, endemic diseases, emergency and trauma, malnutrition and obstetrics.

In addition to medical staff, field projects depend on key support professionals who ensure that day-to-day operations run as smoothly as possible – attending to supplies, transportation, construction, information technology, water and sanitation, human resources, finance and general administration. Explore examples of these different job categories here:


MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Anaesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists Dieticians Epidemiologists
Laboratory Technicians Mental Health Specialists Midwives
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pharmacists
Physicians Surgeons  


SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

Administrative Logisticians Financial Managers Human Resources Managers
Technical Logisticians Water & Sanitation Engineers  

 


Essential requirements for all profiles:

  • Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
  • Experience supervising, training and managing others
  • Ability to cope with stress
  • Ability to work well as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload
  • Willingness to work in unstable environments
  • Strong command of English
  • Valid passport to cover period overseas
  • Relevant travel or work experience in a developing country or remote parts of Canada
  • Professional and personal flexibility and adaptability

Desirable criteria for all profiles:

  • Knowledge of other languages, especially French (knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic also an asset)
  • Previous field experience in a similar role with a nongovernmental organization

Urgent needs:

In addition to the ongoing needs for the above roles, there is currently an urgent requirement for the following: (Please check for updates. When we have emergencies, information will be posted here.)

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.

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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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