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Working in the Field

Recruitment Information Sessions

New York, NY
Thursday, May 22, 2008
7:00 PM

All prospective medical and nonmedical aid workers: join us for a presentation, film, and question and answer session to learn more about how you can become part of Doctors Without Borders' field work. A Human Resources Officer will be on hand to discuss requirements and applications.

RSVP

Location

Doctors Without Borders
Seventh Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY

Chicago, IL
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
6:30 PM

All prospective medical and nonmedical aid workers: join us for a presentation, film, and question and answer session to learn more about how you can become part of Doctors Without Borders' field work. A Human Resources Officer will be on hand to discuss requirements and applications.

RSVP

Location

Chicago Public Library
Chinatown Branch - Community Room
2353 S. Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616

Boston, MA
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
6:30 PM

All prospective medical and nonmedical aid workers: join us for a presentation, film, and question and answer session to learn more about how you can become part of Doctors Without Borders' field work. A Human Resources Officer will be on hand to discuss requirements and applications.

RSVP

Location

Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Copley Square
Boston, MA 02116

Austin, TX
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
6:30 PM

All prospective medical and nonmedical aid workers: join us for a presentation, film, and question and answer session to learn more about how you can become part of Doctors Without Borders' field work. A Human Resources Officer will be on hand to discuss requirements and applications.

RSVP

Location

REI - Austin Downtown/6th and Lamar
601 N. Lamar
Austin, TX

Seattle, WA
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
6:30 PM

All prospective medical and nonmedical aid workers: join us for a presentation, film, and question and answer session to learn more about how you can become part of Doctors Without Borders' field work. A Human Resources Officer will be on hand to discuss requirements and applications.

RSVP

Location

REI Seattle
222 Yale Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Benefits Offered to MSF Field Staff

  • Accommodation in New York City and Europe during briefings and debriefings
  • Starting monthly salary of $1300 gross
  • Comprehensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Room and board in project country
  • Per diem during assignment in local currency
  • Reimbursement of mission-specific vaccinations
  • Letter of support for student loan deferment
  • Payment of interest on student loans after first field assignment and for six months thereafter
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are MSF's recruitment criteria?
What is the recruitment process?

Can I decide where I want to be assigned?
Can couples go on mission together?

How does MSF manage safety and security in the field?