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Ebola Emergency Pool

MSFDRC
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:Job ID:JR1070Posted on:13 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Job Description

Builds a rapid-deployment pool of water and sanitation logisticians, nursing and midwifery activity managers, mental-health managers, HR and finance managers and pharmacists for Ebola and viral haemorrhagic fever responses. Members deploy to the DRC or other affected settings, work in high-pressure field conditions, complete outbreak preparation and support safe, adaptable emergency operations.

Key Details

Position details

Category

Professional

Arrangement

Field based

Contract duration

First rotation of 6–8 weeks plus a 21-day post-deployment monitoring period

Language Requirements

Required

English, French

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Deploy rapidly to Ebola and viral haemorrhagic fever responses
  • Perform the technical or operational functions of the selected pool profile
  • Work safely in remote and resource-limited humanitarian settings
  • Complete Ebola training and contextual briefings before deployment
  • Complete mandatory post-deployment health monitoring

Role Requirements

  • French proficiency at B2 level or higher
  • Availability within the next three months for a first rotation of six to eight weeks
  • Willingness to deploy to the DRC
  • Readiness for remote and resource-limited field settings
  • Completion of a mandatory 21-day post-deployment monitoring period

Desired Criteria

  • Experience in Ebola, viral haemorrhagic fever, outbreak or emergency response
  • Adaptability in fast-changing environments
  • Resilience under high-pressure humanitarian conditions

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • Fixed-term deployment contract plus 21 monitoring days
  • Travel, accommodation and medical coverage during missions
  • Daily allowances follow MSF policies
  • Upload one combined English CV and motivation letter naming the preferred pool role
  • Appointment requires reference and criminal-record checks

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from MSF Careers, on 13 Aug 2026.