Francophone Ebola IPC Lead — Field Emergency Response

Artsenzondergrenzen; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation

Medical coverage

Daily allowances

Training opportunities

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) seeks an Infection Prevention Control Manager to lead IPC activities for the Ebola emergency response in the DRC, developing and maintaining an IPC program to ensure safe patient care and staff wellbeing.

Deployment is planned within 3 months for a 12–16 week rotation, followed by a 21-day post-deployment monitoring. French proficiency (B2) and IPC expertise are essential for success in fast-changing, resource-limited settings.

Qualifications

• French proficiency (minimum B2) required.
• Experience in Ebola response, VHF, outbreak or emergency response is a strong asset.
• IPC diploma required; nursing/MD/EPI/pharmacist diplomas acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor the IPC annual plan with IPC committee.
• Implement SIPCA-based IPC assessments and improvements.
• Establish surveillance systems for health care associated infections.
• Ensure standard and transmission-based precautions across services.
• Lead HR processes for project staff with HR support.
• Produce monthly IPC activity reports and recommendations.

Skills

French proficiency

Ebola response experience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Resource-limited field settings

Education

IPC diploma

Nursing diploma

MD / EPI / Pharmacist diploma

Tropical Medicine (desirable)

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) seeks an Infection Prevention Control Manager to lead IPC activities for the Ebola emergency response in the DRC, developing and maintaining an IPC program to ensure safe patient care and staff wellbeing.

Deployment is planned within 3 months for a 12–16 week rotation, followed by a 21-day post-deployment monitoring. French proficiency (B2) and IPC expertise are essential for success in fast-changing, resource-limited settings.