Step 1 : Preparation for application

Attend an Information session or read our website, particularly MSF Charter, who we need , activity news, and FAQs, to get a basic idea about MSF.

Step 2 : Submit your application

Please download the "Application form" and other necessary forms for each position and fill them in English or French. Submit your documents by e-mail to recruit@tokyo.msf.org

*Apply 3 - 4 months before your earliest date of availability.

Positions	Required documents
	Application form (for all positions)	Curriculum Vitae	Technical check list
General Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon	Download Application form	Download the format	N/A
Anesthesiologist		Download the format
Obstetric/Gynecologist, Midwife		No specific format. Please see "Which information MSF needs on your CV"for your information.	Download the list (updated in JAN/2012)
General Physician, Pediatrician,Psychiatrist, Nurse, Psychologist, Lob Tech, Pharmacist, Epidemiologist			N/A
Administrator, Logistician

Step 3 : Screening(1) ; Application documents

Application screening includes technical screening of your CV or checklist for suitability to specific positions. (General Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Obs/Gynecologist, Midwife, Logistician and Administrator) Applicants will receive feedback in 2 weeks^*.

*If it takes longer than 2 weeks, we will inform you that your application is under review.

Step 4 : Screening(2) ; Interview & Selection

Applicants who pass initial screening will be invited to a face-to-face interview (in English or French). Applicants will receive feedback in 2 weeks.^**

**At a minimum, applicants will receive feedback about this stage four weeks from date of application.

Note: It is MSF policy that all potential overseas field workers be interviewed face-to-face before being considered for validation. And, please note that MSF is not able to support the costs incurred.

Step 5 : Official registration in MSF Japan HR pool

Preliminary validated applicants may be asked to submit additional documents to complete your registration such as medical license, diploma etc.

Step 6 : Pre-departure training

We arrange the "Preparatory course" for you. Applicants for Administrator and Logistician positions will need to participate in the basic technical training before they go on mission.

Step 7 : Matching and preparation for departure

We will work to match you with an appropriate field vacancy through 5 operation (France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Spain) sections. When an appropriate position has been found, MSF Japan will contact you. After this, we will work to proceed with your visa application, flight ticket etc.