International professionals

For its humanitarian aid operations throughout the entire world Médecins Sans Frontières is on the lookout for international professionals who are willing to share their time and skills for those in need.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization, formed in 1971 by a group of doctors and journalists aiming to establish an independent organization focused on emergency medicine and speaking out about the cause of human suffering. Today, Médecins Sans Frontières is one of the world's leading independent organizations for medical humanitarian aid, giving quality medical assistance to people who are victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and epidemics, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MSF’s work is based on the humanitarian principles and remains committed to bearing witness and speaking out.

Besides its emergency missions, MSF also works in various longer term programs for the reconstruction of health care systems after crises or conflicts. In addition, our work targets „forgotten populations“, minorities such as indigenous societies, people living in urban slums or street children.

In 2013, thanks to more than 30’000 locally hired staff and over 2’500 international professionals, 9,5 million patients were treated in MSF projects around the world.

The Austrian office of MSF recruits professionals from following countries: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, the Kosovo, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Please note that the recruitment process can take some time. Therefore, we recommend you to apply 3 to 6 months before your actual availability.

In case you have any questions, you can contact us by phone (+43-1-409 72 76) or by email: hrm.vienna(at)vienna.msf.org

Get informed! On our website, you can find a lot of useful information regarding mission countries, current projects and requirements to work in the field with MSF. Other sources you might look into are our International Blog, Youtube, Facebook, or Twitter channel.

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Getting in touch, participating in information session

As a next step, we cordially invite you to attend one of our information evenings or a webinars. Field experienced members of staff will tell you more about the goals and principles of Médecins Sans Frontières, living and working conditions in the field and the next steps towards your application.

What is your motivation? Which qualifications do you offer? How much time do you have for a first assignment? Do you have any questions? Take your time to self-assess your motivation and your skills.

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Application form

As part of the further selection procedure you receive the MSF application form and the MSF and a link to a CV template , which you send back to us with your documents. We will evaluate your application and if you meet the necessary requirements your application will be proceeded.

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Test, Interview and Assessment Center

Non-medical candidates will be asked to take a test. The next steps are the Interviewand the Assessment Center. In case a course in tropical medicine is needed (only for general practitioners and nurses), this can be done once you have passed the Assessment Center.

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Preparation course

If the selection process turns out to be positive, participation in a preparation coursewill then be discussed, depending upon availability. At the preparation course you will receive a general, practice-oriented view of the medical and non medical work of MSF. After completing this course, we will inform you as soon as a suitable position has been found for you. As long as you are in agreement with the offer the preparations for your departure (visa, vaccinations, etc.) can start.

 

Please note: Depending on your qualifications and the needs in the projects, finding a suitable position can sometimes take longer (up to several months!). Therefore, we recommend to apply 3 to 6 months before your actual availability. Vacancies for humanitarian aid cannot be thoroughly planned, and as such, your flexibility can often be put to the test already during preparation for a mission.

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Briefing and Departure

Prior to departure you will get a briefingin one of the MSF Operational Centers (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bruxelles, Geneva, Paris).

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