Urgently looking for
Join our teams on the field
MSF is looking for specialized profiles both in the medical sector and in support activities. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, origin, religion and any other diversity characteristics.
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Next information sessions
Online information session - All profiles
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January 13, 2025 - 6:30pm to 8pm
Online and in person information sessions in our office in Geneva
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- French
January 22, 2025 - 6pm to 8pm
Online information session - All profiles
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February 17, 2025 - 6:30pm to 8pm
Before applying
More than just a job
MSF attracts people from all over the world who want to use their skills to make a difference through effective, relevant humanitarian work. Our staff work extremely hard and are committed, skilled and adaptable individuals. To deliver our life-saving medical aid in the areas where it is needed most, we rely on a network of medical, paramedical, logistical and administrative professionals.
MSF aims to be a socially responsible employer, to make working with MSF a choice for the long term. We foster a working environment that offers you:
- Meaningful medical humanitarian work in a respected, values-driven organisation
The opportunity to make a difference as part of a globally respected organisation that’s driven by strong principles, including medical ethics, independence, impartiality, neutrality, speaking out and accountability for our actions. - A passionate and professional multicultural team
Being part of the MSF movement, a 65,000-strong community of dedicated and professional staff, from more than 130 countries around the world. - Interesting and challenging work
A professionally challenging and fast-paced work environment, where no two days are the same. - Professional development and career opportunities
Preparation for field assignments, skills training and opportunities to develop your competencies and your career with MSF, and take on long-term responsibilities.
What it takes - Our principles
Going on your first assignment with Médecins Sans Frontières requires some preparation and reflection. In addition to applying your professional skills, you will need to demonstrate commitment to the populations at risk and respect the values and principles set out in the MSF Charter as well as our behavioural standards as stated in the Behavioural Commitments page.
Those values and principles are embodied and demonstrated daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually. We expect MSF staff to understand our values and make them their own.
At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF Switzerland in 2021
26 countries
77 projects
5'950 staff
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Your application will be processed by a specific MSF office according to your country of residence. If you are already employed by MSF Switzerland, choose "OCG Field employee" or "OCG HQ employee".
Please notice that some offices do NOT recruit specific profiles. If that might be the case for your profile, please apply via MSF Switzerland.
This application form is only for field missions. If you wish to apply for HQ positions, please consult our current jobs postings.
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FAQ
It is rare for MSF to post a job offer for a specific country or project.
To respond to medical emergencies, MSF recruits applicants into different professional reserve lists, (also referred to as “pools”). MSF then assigns a specific position in a designated country to candidates within the pool, based on their skills, technical experience and personal background.
MSF expects you to demonstrate flexibility regarding the location of your assignment so that we can meet our missions’ needs. However, if you have special skills, speak additional languages, or have restrictions, these will be considered for each assignment.
You can apply as soon as you have the required skills for the position in question and have definite availability dates. Ideally, you would apply three to six months before your earliest availability.
The standard duration of a first mission is six months. The assignments for specialist doctors, such as anesthetists, gynecologists, and surgeons, range from eight weeks to three months. This is not the case for other profiles whose missions are a minimum of six months.
For subsequent missions, depending on the needs of the country, the duration may be shortened in emergencies (from several weeks to three months) or extended (from six to twelve months, for example) in more stable contexts. Coordination positions correspond to longer missions, ranging from one to two years.
MSF primarily seeks candidates who are willing to commit long-term, that is, for more than one mission. One or more rest periods are included in this duration, as it is important to rest between different missions. We encourage you to discuss your rest period with your career manager upon your return from your first mission.