Step 1: Are you a doctor or paramedical specialist?

We are not looking for general practitioners except if you followed an emergency doctor training. For nurses we expect specialisation through training or by experience.

Answer:

Yes, go to step 2.
No, but you want to help MWV? Go to step 9.

Step 2: Are you active professionally?

Have you carried out your professional activity until recently?
To come into consideration for a foreign mission you may not have stopped your professional activities for more than three years. If you continued doing your job over the age of 68 (professionally or voluntarily with a different NGO) you can still apply.

Answer:

Yes, go to step 3.
No, but you want to do something for MWV? Go to step 9.

Step 3: Do you have at least 3 years work experience?

This does not apply to specialists: the years of registrarship are also considered as relevant experience.

Answer:

Yes, go to step 4.
No, but you want to help MWV? Go to step 9.

Step 4: Do you speak French and/or English?

ATTENTION, you need to speak French, English or an African language so that you can work with your local colleagues and explain things to them.

Answer:

Yes, go to step 5.
No, but you want to help MWV? Go to step 9.

Step 5: Are you available?

MWV is looking for people who are prepared to go abroad for at least two weeks.

Answer:

Yes, go to step 6.
No, go to http://www.11.be/. There might be opportunities for you in another organisation.

Step 6 Are you willing to enter into a long-term commitment?

MWV wants to build a long-term co-operation with its partners. We are looking for people who are looking for a long term commitment and who want to go to Africa every year or every two years. Before every mission there are 2 meetings in Mechelen which you have to attend.

Answer:

Yes, go to step 7.
No, but you want to help MWV? Go to step 9.

Step 7: Do you have any teaching skills?

ATTENTION, MWV's core activity is ‘on the job training’ of African medical staff. This requires respect for the other person, communicative skills and passion for your field of expertise.

Answer:

Yes, go to step 8.
No, but you want to help MWV? Go to step 9.

No, but you want to help MWV? Go to step 9.

Answer:

Yes, please apply.
No, you don't want to leave for another two years, or later. Then wait with your application until you are certain when you want to leave. You should count on 2 to 6 months of preparation from the moment you apply. Do you already want to help? Go to step 9.

Step 9: Support us or work in Mechelen.

If you do not have the correct qualifications to apply for this job support our projects in Africa financially or volunteer in our office in Mechelen.