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Hello everyone, I have been offered a 9 month mission in Bangladesh as a finance manager. I was told that the mission is based in Balukhali in order to help with the refugee camp of the rohingya people. As a woman, I have a few reservations as I don't know how safe the situation would be for me there. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience working in this perimeter ? Any information would be extremely helpful. Thank you !

Hello! i am a college student currently studying Arabic(MSA). i plan to become an EMT out of college for a few years, and then apply to work as a translator for MSF in Arabic. I also am learning Chinese and know a bit of French and Spanish, but my main skills lie in Arabic, and i doubt MSF will really need Chinese anytime soon unless China goes ahead with invading Taiwan. i was wondering what the most useful Arabic dialects would be were i to do translating work for MSF within the time frame of 5-7 years. I plan on studying abroad for a semester next year to get a good working knowledge of a dialect, but i need to know which dialect to choose before i set it all up. i think i would have the capacity to learn 2 dialects, possibly 3, but more than that i believe would probably be too much for me. Any suggestions would be fantastic!!

Is it normal to wait over a year for an assignment after completing Welcome Days and pre-departure training?

I will finish my intern year in Jun 2025 but my advanced residency doesn't start until 2026. Can I volunteer with Doctors without border with only 1 year of residency?

I'm a biomedical engineer, I want to work on a product that helps serve underprivileged communities. Are there any medical devices you wish you had that were cheaper/more portable that you could use when treating communities through DWB? If so, I would love to hear your pain points so I can start working on something that could be helpful!

Hi Everyone! I’m a Canadian trained OBGYN actively practicing in the Toronto area. I’ve been in practice 5 years. I have worked in Northern / rural Canada and done field work with other NGOs in Bangladesh and Uganda. I’m hoping to apply to work in the field with MSF however I only speak English. I can understand / speak a very limited amount of basic French. Will this be a huge hindrance?

Would love to hear some opinions on this. Should MSF be on Twitter. What actions can a platform do that would lead to MSF not using it? Medical advocacy is core of the work but when would be the moment to stop posting?

Hi there,

I'm a Canadian RN with a little over 3 years experience in CVICU. I've always had a draw to MSF. I've volunteered on 2 missions (3rd in May) with a cardiac surgery group based in Nigeria. I'm also trying to get myself into the Tropical Nursing course in Liverpool this year or in 2026 as it seems like a great course.

I would not say I'm fluent in French/Spanish but can definitely get around. I'm currently in weekly Spanish classes to become more proficient. I've been working in southern California lately so learning more French (especially Canadian French) doesn't seem worth it.

I'm doing a wilderness first responder course this year and would like to get involved with search and rescue.

Any advice for my resume? Anything I should focus on? My goal is to apply in the next 2 years. Thank you :-)

What’s the process like in terms of application? Is is better to apply after F2 or after specialty training?

Hi! I'll be graduating in May of this year and I'm interested in working for MSF in a non-medical capacity. I'm looking to work in New York (where I study) but in a couple of months I will also have EU citizenship (hoping for Geneva if possible). I know entry level positions are pretty hard to come by in these offices, but I'm assuming they do exist? Anyways, would anyone know when more entry-level job listings are put up (if there's even a calendar like in other industries/sectors) and when is the best time to apply? Thank you!

Hey, hope this is the right place for something like this but I’m currently picking up college courses to get into the nursing field. Preferably trauma. I’ve been doing research on requirements and such to apply for MSF. Was wondering based off of any personal experiences what could potentially put me ahead of the curve to make me more competitive to get into MSF- anything you wish you knew before starting or would tell past self.

Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to read/reply!

Howdy y'all, I just applied for a few different positions with MSF: supply logistician and communications manager as a couple of them. I don't have any overseas work experience, but I have a ton of applicable experience for both of those positions. It got me wondering, what are some international aid organizations which aren't too hard to begin working for? I am nervous that a kajillion people have applied for these positions, but I still want to help out regardless of whether or not it is with MSF.

Hi Reddit,

I’m currently serving in the RAF as a Logistics Specialist and will be leaving at the 12-year point after a decade of service. My goal is to transition into the humanitarian sector, ideally within logistics.

I have £6,000 of funding available through Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCs), which I can use for qualifications, or I can trade them in under the Further Education Higher Education (FEHE) scheme to fully fund a degree.

Here’s my current qualification profile:

6 x GCSEs (A*-C including English and Maths)

4 x Level 2 Diplomas in Warehousing & Storage, Lean Organisation Management Techniques, Business Administration, and Principles of Team Leadership

1 x Level 3 Diploma in Stock Control & Accounting

Currently studying: Level 3 ILM Diploma in Leadership & Management, and Level 3 Diploma in Cost Analysis

My initial thought was to pursue a degree in Social Science with a specialisation in development (5-6 years part-time). However, I’m wondering if it might be better to focus on building on my current qualifications using my ELCs to gain Level 5/6 certifications in logistics, leadership, or something else relevant.

My main considerations are:

1. Time & Return on Investment: Would a degree make a significant impact in my field of interest, or could targeted qualifications provide similar results more quickly?

2. Relevance: Is a Social Science degree the right fit for humanitarian logistics, or should I focus on logistics-specific training?

3. Employability: How would hiring managers in the humanitarian sector view a degree vs higher-level certifications and military experience?

If anyone has made a similar transition, works in humanitarian logistics, or has advice about the most effective qualifications for this sector, I’d really appreciate your input!

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I am a pediatrician in the United States who has long planned on a career with MSF. I have some questions that I was hoping some people could answer.

First, a little background about myself. I have been practicing as an attending for several years (Locums). One year was in PICU and the rest was rural inpatient. I only have a US passport. I speak English, Spanish, French, and Italian, and I am currently learning Portuguese. I have traveled extensively around the globe. I have some international medical experience, although nothing extensive. I am single, have no kids, no pets, do not own a home, do not own a car. I have been living out of a couple suitcases for several years. I am ready to just disappear off the map and live in a refugee camp for years and face all of the risks and financial burdens that come with this job. I say all of that because I want to be clear that I am committed to making a career out of this if at all possible, not to just doing a 12 month stint and then moving on to something else.

I have the following questions at the moment:

1. What kind of career development options exist while in the field? I am trained for pediatrics, but I would also like to treat adults. I also am interested primarily in emergency and critical care. Although I am only trained in general pediatrics, I have significant experience in pediatric critical care.

2. Is it safe to assume I will end up in a conflict zone or something similar, treating a high volume of high acuity patients? Or is it possible I would be doing lots of outpatient treatment for less acute patients?

3. How big of an obstacle is my American passport? I know they don't send Americans to many locations (which is very frustrating given my attitude about US foreign policy but hey it's out of my control)

4. I know starting salary for someone like me will be around 3k/month plus a per diem, full benefits, etc. After 5 years in the field or something similar, how high up the ladder can someone like me realistically move? How realistic would it be for someone like me to end up working in an office in Paris or Geneva? What is the salary like in those kind of positions? 5k/month? 10k/month? The top 10 salaries are easy to find on google and it looks like the range from 200k-240k per year, but those are all very high level positions.

I have a fairly specific idea of what I am looking for out of this job, and where I would like it to lead me, so I'm trying to get as much detail as possible before I drastically change my lifestyle. Feel free to be as brutally honest as you want. Thanks! -Joe

Hello, everyone!😊 I'm a newly minted doctor from the PH 🇵🇭 and I plan to start my residency next year at a known general hospital in the country. However, I'm still torn between Pediatrics and Pathology. I really love both fields. But what field would most likely be needed by your organization? I have a brother who is a member of Engineers Without Borders and I want to follow his footsteps by becoming a member of your team. I already have this drive and mindset to do good during my residency (either 3 or 4 years, depends on the program) to gain enough experience and knowledge to help the people the organization is focused on.

Thank you for those who will answer😊

Hello everyone, I'm new to this world. I'm a medicine student but due to my ocd I think it's getting a bit taxing and stressful. Not that MSF is a game but still I think I could help instead of just ruminating everyday. My skills are: languages, driving, cooking, toxicology (no degrees), computer science, music, helping in general. I know lots about proxy wars and such as I've always had an interest into war zones and metal gear solid lol. I also know a bit of chemistry.

Any suggestions on how to start?

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Hi all! I'm a pre-med university student and MSF has ALWAYS been a dream of mine, but as I get older I know I need to be more realistic about my career, family, etc. None of these are necessary deal breakers for me, I think I'd still like to go for it, but I want to know what I'd be getting into.

What does a year in the life of an MSF doctor look like? Can I have a private practice? Can I be a present mother? Will I be making a good salary? Will there be a toll on my health?

I am wondering what a full-time CRNA role would look like for Doctors Without Borders. Any insight?

This could easily be confused with proselytizing.

Hello!

I recently received a letter in the mail promoting one of the 3X donation match events for this month, and curiosity just got the best of me: is there any way to track the progress towards the $200,000 limit of the match?

I'm assuming the match is not at a per donation level, and rather at a global total level, since I can't see that scaling very well at a per donation level. It would be interesting to see how close the donations come to hitting the total match limit like a lot of donation websites provide.

I realize this isn't the goal of the sub to answer questions like this, but curiosity really just got the best of me and I'd be interested to see if this is available somewhere. It seems like it would even encourage people to donate more just to try to hit the goal!

Cheers!

Hello, this may be an insane thing to ask however here we go:

I'm a Y3 medical student studying in the UK. This summer we all have to choose an elective and while many people choose to work in LEDCs, I personally have a great interest in Eastern Europe. Couple that with my desire to hopefully work with MSF in the future, I was wondering if it was possible to do my placement in or around Ukraine. My knowledge of the Ukrainian language is poor however I do speak some basic Russian. My university doesn't allow travel to red zones (based on UKgov) for obvious reasons however some parts of Ukraine remain orange and have MSF projects (Lviv, Zakarpattiam Ivano-Frankivsk and Zhytomyr).

My question is basically this: Is this feasible and if so wise? Or am I just being overenthusiastic and will cause more problems than good by getting in the way of important humanitarian work?

Thanks, and apologies in advance for the potentially stupid question.

Hello! I'm currently in the process of applying to MSF for a finance position. I would like to know about the living conditions, how did you feel about your experience? What was working with your coworkers like? how you felt about the security? what was your daily life like? what were the positive and negative aspects about it? what was the toughest situation you were in? how did you feel about the salary, was it enough or not? etc ...