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Work in Office: South Asia
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Working in the field
Every year MSF sends around 3,000 international field workers to work alongside 25,000 locally hired staff in countries around the world to provide emergency medical assistance to people whose survival is threatened by armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care or natural disasters.
MSF South Asia recruits field workers from:
Seven essential questions to ask yourself before applying!
What is my motivation?
Places are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A scoring system is used to grade each application. Higher scores will be given to applicants with experience of working in resource-constrained or complex humanitarian settings. A panel of academicians, clinicians, and humanitarian aid professionals then review each application and make the final decision on which candidates are to be offered a place on the GHHM course.
What will I be faced with?
Places are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A scoring system is used to grade each application. Higher scores will be given to applicants with experience of working in resource-constrained or complex humanitarian settings. A panel of academicians, clinicians, and humanitarian aid professionals then review each application and make the final decision on which candidates are to be offered a place on the GHHM course.
What about security ?
Places are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A scoring system is used to grade each application. Higher scores will be given to applicants with experience of working in resource-constrained or complex humanitarian settings. A panel of academicians, clinicians, and humanitarian aid professionals then review each application and make the final decision on which candidates are to be offered a place on the GHHM course.
What are the living conditions like?
Places are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A scoring system is used to grade each application. Higher scores will be given to applicants with experience of working in resource-constrained or complex humanitarian settings. A panel of academicians, clinicians, and humanitarian aid professionals then review each application and make the final decision on which candidates are to be offered a place on the GHHM course.
Can I handle stress?
Places are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A scoring system is used to grade each application. Higher scores will be given to applicants with experience of working in resource-constrained or complex humanitarian settings. A panel of academicians, clinicians, and humanitarian aid professionals then review each application and make the final decision on which candidates are to be offered a place on the GHHM course.
What will be the impact on my family and private life?
Places are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A scoring system is used to grade each application. Higher scores will be given to applicants with experience of working in resource-constrained or complex humanitarian settings. A panel of academicians, clinicians, and humanitarian aid professionals then review each application and make the final decision on which candidates are to be offered a place on the GHHM course.
Am I open to working with different cultures?
Places are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. A scoring system is used to grade each application. Higher scores will be given to applicants with experience of working in resource-constrained or complex humanitarian settings. A panel of academicians, clinicians, and humanitarian aid professionals then review each application and make the final decision on which candidates are to be offered a place on the GHHM course.
General criteria
Embracing the values of the MSF Charter
MSF bases its humanitarian actions on the principles and values included in its Charter. These values, these ideals – neutrality, impartiality, non-discrimination, personal commitment, medical ethics and respect for human dignity – are lived and practiced daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually.
Commitment for two years
MSF bases its humanitarian actions on the principles and values included in its Charter. These values, these ideals – neutrality, impartiality, non-discrimination, personal commitment, medical ethics and respect for human dignity – are lived and practiced daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually.
With at least two years of professional experience
MSF bases its humanitarian actions on the principles and values included in its Charter. These values, these ideals – neutrality, impartiality, non-discrimination, personal commitment, medical ethics and respect for human dignity – are lived and practiced daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually.
Being willing to work in unstable political contexts and conflict areas
MSF bases its humanitarian actions on the principles and values included in its Charter. These values, these ideals – neutrality, impartiality, non-discrimination, personal commitment, medical ethics and respect for human dignity – are lived and practiced daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually.
Being willing to leave without your family/partner
MSF bases its humanitarian actions on the principles and values included in its Charter. These values, these ideals – neutrality, impartiality, non-discrimination, personal commitment, medical ethics and respect for human dignity – are lived and practiced daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually.
Being in good health
MSF bases its humanitarian actions on the principles and values included in its Charter. These values, these ideals – neutrality, impartiality, non-discrimination, personal commitment, medical ethics and respect for human dignity – are lived and practiced daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually.
Applying to MSF
Each validated IMS profile remains active for a period of two years from the recruitment date; profiles will be moved from the active IMS pool if no placement and departure to field happens within this timeframe. The details of these profiles will remain on our databases but we will not be able to pursue active missions for these profiles and they will be contacted only on a need basis. There is no automatic reactivation of such profiles and the person will have to undergo the process of recruitment again if reapplying.
You can apply for a profile that matches your experience and qualifications through an online process.
You will need to complete the online application process and upload your CV and skills list (in case of some profession). Your application will be screened by a Human Resources Officer and you will receive a response within two working weeks of MSF receiving your application. Please note that incomplete application will result in delay in the application process.
You can apply for a profile that matches your experience and qualifications through an online process.
You will need to complete the online application process and upload your CV and skills list (in case of some profession). Your application will be screened by a Human Resources Officer and you will receive a response within two working weeks of MSF receiving your application. Please note that incomplete application will result in delay in the application process.
You can apply for a profile that matches your experience and qualifications through an online process.
You will need to complete the online application process and upload your CV and skills list (in case of some profession). Your application will be screened by a Human Resources Officer and you will receive a response within two working weeks of MSF receiving your application. Please note that incomplete application will result in delay in the application process.
You can apply for a profile that matches your experience and qualifications through an online process.
You will need to complete the online application process and upload your CV and skills list (in case of some profession). Your application will be screened by a Human Resources Officer and you will receive a response within two working weeks of MSF receiving your application. Please note that incomplete application will result in delay in the application process.
You can apply for a profile that matches your experience and qualifications through an online process.
You will need to complete the online application process and upload your CV and skills list (in case of some profession). Your application will be screened by a Human Resources Officer and you will receive a response within two working weeks of MSF receiving your application. Please note that incomplete application will result in delay in the application process.
You can apply for a profile that matches your experience and qualifications through an online process.
You will need to complete the online application process and upload your CV and skills list (in case of some profession). Your application will be screened by a Human Resources Officer and you will receive a response within two working weeks of MSF receiving your application. Please note that incomplete application will result in delay in the application process.
You can apply for a profile that matches your experience and qualifications through an online process.
You will need to complete the online application process and upload your CV and skills list (in case of some profession). Your application will be screened by a Human Resources Officer and you will receive a response within two working weeks of MSF receiving your application. Please note that incomplete application will result in delay in the application process.
MSF as an employer
MSF is an association consisting of ‘volunteers’. For MSF, volunteering is an individual commitment and personal responsibility. However, our colleagues work on a paid basis.
We are looking for colleagues who are morally committed to humanitarian action and accept the risks of the mission. They also demonstrate flexibility in their work and accept to be sent abroad according to humanitarian needs. Finally, they respect the MSF Charter as well as the Employee Charter, and must adopt a modest lifestyle during missions.
The management of MSF’s human resources is based on the concepts of volunteering, equity, transparency and recognition of the value of each individual.
MSF salaries reflect the humanitarian spirit of volunteerism, while recognizing the high levels of professional skill of our field staff. Increases are based on expertise and experience. For example, after one year of engagement for MSF the salary increases. MSF offers the opportunity to attend trainings and workshops, organised internally or externally, relating to specific career development or individual growth.
What profiles are we looking for?
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals for the following profiles:
Note: We are currently not hiring for the following profiles. Please check back later.
For MSF Internal Candidates: Please note that not all profiles are available for application at all times. If you notice a missing profile or are unsure of how to proceed, please contact us by providing your details through this form. Our team will respond to your queries.
For Female Candidates (both external and internal): MSF continually strives to improve our gender balance through initiatives that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates. If you notice a missing profile or are unsure of how to proceed, please contact us by providing your details through this form. Our team will respond to your queries.
- Health Promoter
- Laboratory Scientist
- Medical Hospital Manager
- Nurse
- OT Nurse
- Pharmacist
- Surgeon
- TB/HIV Physician
- Construction Manager
- Field Administration Professionals
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Supply Logisticians
- Financial Coordinator
- Technical Logisticians
- Water and Sanitation Specialist
- BioMed Manager
- Electricity Manager
- Fleet Manager
- Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the career opportunities with MSF?
Besides the practical considerations, there are many intangible benefits. Working for MSF is a challenging and rewarding personal and professional experience that allows you to help people in a very real way. MSF encourages field workers to continue working for the organisation beyond their first mission, and we offer various career opportunities to our field workers. Gaining more and varied MSF field experience makes you eligible for coordination positions in the mission such as logistical, medical, or project coordinator, or head of mission.
Does MSF only recruit doctors and nurses?
Besides the practical considerations, there are many intangible benefits. Working for MSF is a challenging and rewarding personal and professional experience that allows you to help people in a very real way. MSF encourages field workers to continue working for the organisation beyond their first mission, and we offer various career opportunities to our field workers. Gaining more and varied MSF field experience makes you eligible for coordination positions in the mission such as logistical, medical, or project coordinator, or head of mission.
What are the profiles currently we are not recruiting?
Besides the practical considerations, there are many intangible benefits. Working for MSF is a challenging and rewarding personal and professional experience that allows you to help people in a very real way. MSF encourages field workers to continue working for the organisation beyond their first mission, and we offer various career opportunities to our field workers. Gaining more and varied MSF field experience makes you eligible for coordination positions in the mission such as logistical, medical, or project coordinator, or head of mission.
My partner and I both want to work for MSF. Can we be posted together?
Besides the practical considerations, there are many intangible benefits. Working for MSF is a challenging and rewarding personal and professional experience that allows you to help people in a very real way. MSF encourages field workers to continue working for the organisation beyond their first mission, and we offer various career opportunities to our field workers. Gaining more and varied MSF field experience makes you eligible for coordination positions in the mission such as logistical, medical, or project coordinator, or head of mission.
Can I still apply if I have not worked in my profession for several years?
Besides the practical considerations, there are many intangible benefits. Working for MSF is a challenging and rewarding personal and professional experience that allows you to help people in a very real way. MSF encourages field workers to continue working for the organisation beyond their first mission, and we offer various career opportunities to our field workers. Gaining more and varied MSF field experience makes you eligible for coordination positions in the mission such as logistical, medical, or project coordinator, or head of mission.
Opportunities
Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is always on the look out for individuals who are passionate and dedicated to our mission of providing emergency medical aid to those who need it most.
Please see the sections on office employment, office volunteers and office interns for current prospects.
For more details relating to opportunities, please write to
- hrbp.india@south-asia.msf.org.
MSF Volunteer Programme
MSF believes people should be able to contribute as a volunteer in our office for short term and long term assignments.Volunteering programs are opportunity for people to contribute through their time, skills and expertise to MSF. These positions also often involve support to our employees in work assignments where we require additional support in administration/clerical work.
However, once volunteers have been with us over a period of time and know how our office operates, we may be able to include volunteer in more interesting projects. Our work hours are aligned for staff and volunteers, we sometimes need volunteers for evening and weekends in case of specific events. All office volunteers will be accommodated in our office based in New Delhi.
Our office volunteers include retirees, students and people at work. We will try and match each volunteer’s talents, abilities and interests with our workload, and assign suitable duties for them.
To apply for MSF office volunteering kindly click this link and fill the application:
- Volunteership application form
Only shortlisted volunteers will be contacted.
No current vacancies
MSF Internship Programme
MSF is pleased to announce its Internship Program. Internships are associated with a specific educational program or goal — whether formally endorsed by an educational institution or undertaken independently by a student. Interns gain practical work experience and support the work of our Communications, Fundraising, Human Resources, Finance & Executive departments of MSF. Interns gain a first-hand impression of the working environment of MSF -international medical humanitarian aid organization. This opportunity will provide a framework to the students by which their educational experience will be enriched through practical work assignments and on the job training. As such, MSF internships demand a greater time commitment and more regular schedule.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter combined in one word file to hr.support.india@new-delhi.msf.org with Subject line: Office intern
Example: If you are applying for the Web Internship for the Fall 2019 program, then your email Subject line should be: Web Intern – Fall 2019.
If you are applying for more than one internship position, please send an email for each position using the example above.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Intern – Access Campaign