Anthropologist

Anthropologist

Caption Pierre Tribovic, an MSF anthropologist in Monrovia, Liberia © Caitlin Ryan/MSF

Recruitment for anthropologists is currently on hold.

 The role of a Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) anthropologist is diverse.

The focus of the anthropologist's role is to design, manage and ensure the quality of often complex and multi-pronged investigations into health and social issues in the sites where MSF is working.

Activities

Depending on the nature of the programme and context, their activities might include: 

Working with community members to understand pathways and barriers to accessing healthcare 

Developing deep understandings of peoples’ perceptions of complex or sensitive health topics, such as adolescent sex, addictions, mental trauma or death and dying

Leading field research studies 

Training and managing research teams 

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