Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Seeks a Head of Community Engagement and Health Promotion Activities | Apply by 15 Nov 2026
Overview
Doctors Without Borders is seeking a Head of Community Engagement and Health Promotion Activities to support humanitarian medical teams operating across different countries. This position involves working alongside local populations and humanitarian partners to improve public health awareness and help vulnerable communities access essential health information and services. The commitment for this field assignment ranges from 6 to 12 months, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Who can apply
Candidates must have at least two years of relevant professional experience in community engagement, health promotion, health education, prevention, or community mobilisation. Applicants are required to have an English proficiency level of B1 and the willingness to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Valuable experience includes working on health issues such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, chronic diseases, epidemics, or sexual violence, as well as background in qualitative research methods, humanitarian settings, social media management, illustration, graphic design, and training or coaching.
What you get
Selected candidates receive a salary determined by the organisation's field salary scale based on relevant experience and seniority. Doctors Without Borders also covers mission-related expenses such as transportation, visas, accommodation, and vaccinations, while providing health insurance, repatriation insurance, and retirement provisions. Furthermore, the role offers professional development opportunities through training, support, and career progression across different humanitarian settings.
Requirements
Applicants must submit complete applications directly through the official recruitment website of Doctors Without Borders France. Interested individuals should review the vacancy instructions carefully to ensure their experience aligns with the criteria before applying.
Key dates
The application deadline is 15 November 2026.