

Work In The Field
Work in the field
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is a global network of principled professionals who specialise in medical humanitarian work driven by our common humanity and guided by medical ethics. We recruit medical, administrative, and logistical support personnel to provide medical care to people in crisis in around 70 countries worldwide. Every year, around 3,000 MSF field staff provide lifesaving medical assistance to people who would otherwise be denied access to even the most basic health care.
Who We Need
MSF recruits medical and non-medical staff to work in its projects. We work together in teams, small and large, to respond to the medical needs of people affected by conflict, disasters and epidemics and those excluded from healthcare. Our staff members bring professional abilities, practical experience, as well as a commitment to and concern for the people they help.
In this section, you will find the information you need to determine if you are suited and qualified to work as a member of MSF field workers. Please read all of the information carefully before submitting your application.
Due to the high volume of applications MSF Southern Africa Field HR is currently receiving, we request that applicants be patient until we are able to process all submissions. Those candidates who meet our most urgent requirements will be prioritised, but we will provide feedback to all applicants in the coming months. We appreciate your interest and thank you for your time.
For international mobile staff position, we are only considering professionals from the Southern Africa region. If you’re not a resident of Southern Africa, please submit your application to the appropriate MSF OFFICE
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General Requirements
hr-web.msf.orgThis is a general overview of the minimum requirements for working with MSF. These requirements can change without prior notice in response to organisational and field project needs.
- A minimum of a degree or 4 years’ qualification
- Availability
- Ability to live and work as a team
- Flexibility

Life In The Field
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) team members are on the ground, working directly, every day. Practicing medicine in precarious contexts is at the heart of the activity of our organisation. What is it like to work for MSF and what can you expect? We answer your questions.

Frequently Asked Questions
We have answered some common questions about working in the field with MSF below. Click on the questions that are relevant to you below.

Watch the video below to find out how your skills can fit into MSF network of professional fieldworkers

Becoming an MSF fieldworker
Fieldworker Stories

Rene Stone, a South African nurse

The impact of the social unrest on people

Keeping projects running in Afghanistan

Overcoming barriers in accessing healthcare in war-torn Yemen

A Doctor Without Borders across Africa : Lindsay Demes

Lessons learnt from patients in Johannesburg shelters

Treating TB with ‘TIC-TOG’ during COVID-19
