Internship at Middle East Medical Unit, MSF Lebanon

MSF Lebanon

The MSF Lebanon Branch office was created in 2019 in response to a growing need for expanding MSF's institutional presence in the MENA region. The Middle East Medical Unit (MEMU), Operating at MSF Lebanon, ensures that MSF projects address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and integrate it into the holistic quality care management of patients admitted to MSF health facilities. This is achieved through firstly, the implementation of the MSF AMR main pillars consisting of Infection Prevention & Control Programs, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Access to Diagnostic & Surveillance, and secondly through influencing policies & practices by advocacy, analysis, research, innovation and Learning and Development initiatives.

MSF AMR days

AMR day is an annual MSF day taking place online on January 20 and 21, 2026. The day will be divide in 2 afternoons, inviting critical analysis, discussion, and updates from across MSF to encourage cross learning, improve quality of care of patients affected by AMR, and improve the effectiveness of the humanitarian response. During the days, MSF staff from across the movement, along selected external actors share their experience, research findings, and innovative solutions addressing AMR. The first AMR day was November 2022, organized by the Middle East Medical Unit (MEMU) along with Lebanon Branch Office

Internship Purpose                                                                                                                

To support in the planning and management of the successful delivery of the MSF AMR Days, supporting the Middle East Medical Unit, Intersectional Antimicrobial Resistance Platform and the Communication team in Lebanon Branch Office and support wider events linked to AMR.

Internship brief

We are looking for a versatile and enthusiastic MEMU intern, to provide support in creating, organizing, and following up on the successful delivery of the AMR days.

MEMU Intern responsibilities include:

General responsibilities:

• Provide support in drafting guidance documents, communication plans, or toolkits related to the AMR days.
• Provide support in event planning, design, and production within timeframe to meet the expectations of the MEMU and/or the branch office.
• Supporting the MEMU/Comm focal person to identify their needs and ensure satisfactory solutions.
• In Coordination with Finance Department, he/she is to assist in organizing invites, reminders,
• Provide support to other tasks related to literature review for research topics related to AMR.
• Support in mapping relevant stakeholders for the AMR days or wider AMR file as needed.

Requirements and skills

• Interest in AMR, public health, and communications.
• BS in science.
• Good in time management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• English language proficiency (written and oral), French is a definitive asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.