Who Can Apply 

MSF Eastern Africa accepts applications only from citizens or permanent residents of the following countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

If you reside outside these countries, please visit MSF's International recruitment page and select your country of residence to be redirected to the appropriate recruitment office.

We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunity regardless of age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. We especially encourage applications from women, bilingual candidates (particularly English/French speakers), and individuals from diverse and underrepresented groups.

Please note that if recruited, you will be assigned to a project outside your country of residence. Candidates should be prepared to commit to 1-2 years and demonstrate flexibility to work in challenging and often unstable environments.

Recruitment & Assignment Process 

• When you are recruited, you join our professional pool for your role. This means that after successfully completing work at one programme, you will be assigned to other programmes worldwide without needing to reapply for the same position.

• The time in between programme can vary, usually lasting from a few weeks to several months. This depends on your profile, the needs in the field, and how soon you're ready for your next assignment. For example, some roles like surgeons might have shorter periods of around six weeks, while others may require longer intervals of up to three months or more.

• Please be aware that assignments typically require you to be mobile and available to work without your family or partner accompanying you.

• You will be assigned to projects outside your country of residence.

• Before assignment, a medical check-up is required to confirm that you are fit for field conditions.

General Requirements 

To work with MSF programmes worldwide, applicants should meet the following criteria: 

• Embrace the values of the MSF Charter 

• Be able to commit to one to two years (some profiles, e.g., surgeons or anesthetists, may commit to shorter periods) 

• Have at least 2-5 years of relevant professional experience 

• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to challenging and sometimes unstable political or conflict environments 

• Be mobile and available for field assignments, often deployed without family or partner 

• Obtain a pre-deployment medical clearance 

• Valid License – Medical and paramedical professionals must hold a valid license from their country of practice.

• Valid Passport – All applicants must have a valid passport.

• Ability to Work in Challenging Contexts – You should be able to work in demanding environments with limited resources.

• Skills and Experience – Relevant skills are essential, while prior experience is also essential.

• Language Skills – Bilingual or multilingual abilities are an advantage.

• Overseas Experience – Previous experience working overseas, preferably in unstable environments with limited resources, is highly desirable.

How to Apply / Next Steps 

• If you believe you have what it takes to join MSF and make a difference, please submit your application online via our recruitment portal. 

• If you are currently, or have recently (within the past 12 months) worked with us locally, please apply through the official application link and also send an email notification to [email protected].

• If you have already applied and are experiencing any issues with your application or encounter problems during the application process please contact us at [email protected] for assistance. 
  Important: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Only applications submitted through the official application link will be reviewed.

• Please note: Once you have applied, it may take up to three to six months to receive a response. Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask for your patience during the review process. Our recruitment team prioritizes urgent project needs and will contact successful candidates directly for the next steps.