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MSF is an independent international medical relief organisation, with 28 offices worldwide. When large-scale epidemics occur, when areas in crisis are too dangerous for many other organisations, then our medical teams are there to assist the affected population. We organise basic medical care, treat the injured, carry out vaccination campaigns, train local staff and build up medical infrastructure. In long-term aid projects our teams fight diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, sleeping sickness, and HIV/AIDS. Join our

Ebola Emergency Response Pool

MSF is strengthening its Ebola Emergency Response Pool to ensure we can rapidly deploy experienced international staff whenever and wherever Ebola outbreaks occur. We are looking for highly motivated professionals who are prepared to deploy at short notice to support emergency Ebola response operations, currently with anticipated needs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

About the Emergency Pool

By joining the Ebola Emergency Response Pool, you become part of a dedicated roster of professionals prepared for rapid deployment during Ebola outbreaks. **Selected candidates will undergo the necessary recruitment and preparedness process before being considered for deployment as operational needs arise.**Assignments may involve working in highly challenging environments with strict infection prevention and control measures, multidisciplinary teams, and rapidly evolving operational contexts.

Current Operational Context

The current Ebola response requires flexibility regarding deployment duration and post-assignment procedures. At present, deployments are expected to include:

• Approximately 6-8 weeks in the Ebola response project
• The possibility of an additional 21-day observation period in Kinshasa, if required by the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo
• The possibility of an additional 21-day observation period in your home country, if required by MSF
• This observation period is fully contracted and covered by MSF

Operational procedures and travel regulations may change according to the epidemiological situation and national regulations. Candidates should therefore be prepared for changes before or during deployment.

We are particularly looking for

We are currently seeking professionals in the following profiles:

• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Experts
• Human Resources Managers
• Finance Managers
• Nurses
• Medical Doctors

Please refer to the respective position descriptions for detailed role-specific requirements.

Applications from other medical and non-medical humanitarian professionals with previous Ebola or Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) outbreak experience are also encouraged.

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous Ebolaor Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) outbreak experience
• Availability for rapid deployment at short notice
• Availability for an assignment of at least 6-8 weeks in the project
• Avaiability for an additional observation period as required
• Professional working proficiency in French and English
• Project experience with MSF or another international humanitarian organisation
• Willingness to work in remote, insecure and high-pressure environments
• Ability to comply with strict Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) procedures
• Strong teamwork and intercultural communication skills
• Good physical and mental resilience

Strong assets:

• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) expertise
• Experience in infectious disease outbreaks
• Experience in emergency response missions
• Previous deployment in high-biosecurity environments

Depending on the position, additional technical requirements apply.

What We Offer

• A fixed-term contract for the duration of the assignment, including any required monitoring period
• Salary according to MSF Germany employment conditions
• Accommodation and transport throughout the assignment
• Comprehensive medical, travel and evacuation insurance
• Per diem according to MSF policies
• Pre-departure briefings and operational support throughout the mission Recruitment Process

Candidates whose qualifications match the operational needs of the Ebola Emergency Response Pool will be invited to participate in the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will complete the necessary onboarding and emergency preparation before becoming available for deployment.

**Being accepted into the Emergency Response Pool does not guarantee deployment.**Deployment depends on operational needs, profile matching and security considerations.

As an international organisation, we value diversity, openness and mutual respect. Applications are considered solely on the basis of professional qualifications, regardless of ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

We look forward to receiving your application.

ÄRZTE OHNE GRENZEN e.V.
Human Resources
Schwedenstr. 9, 13359 Berlin, Germany