Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Medical Field Placement
About this internship
MSF field placements send qualified medical professionals to humanitarian crisis zones worldwide. Medical staff provide essential healthcare to populations affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. Placements are in countries across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Central America. This is not a traditional internship but a field deployment for experienced professionals.
Who can apply
Must be a qualified medical professional (doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, anesthesiologist, etc.) with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. Must be available for 6-12 month deployments. Must be adaptable and willing to work in challenging, resource-limited settings.
What you will do
- Work on an MSF medical project in a field location, delivering or supporting healthcare
- Collaborate with international and local teams in challenging settings
- Apply your medical or specialist skills to humanitarian needs
- Contribute to MSF's emergency and ongoing programmes
Perks and benefits
- Monthly living allowance (indemnity) based on experience and family situation
- Accommodation and meals in the field
- International and in-country travel costs
- Comprehensive insurance (health, life, evacuation)
- Pre-departure training and briefing
- Return flights and debriefing support
- Career development within MSF for returning field workers
How to apply
- Hold the required medical or professional qualification and relevant experience
- Apply to work with MSF through your nearest MSF office's recruitment process
- Complete interviews and any briefing or assessment
- Be matched to a field placement
Frequently asked questions
Is Médecins Sans Frontières paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: Paid Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does Médecins Sans Frontières last? +
The listed duration is 6-12 months.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is December 31, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Must be a qualified medical professional (doctor, nurse, midwife, surgeon, anesthesiologist, etc.) with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. Must be available for 6-12 month deployments. See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
