IPC Physician

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

. Lead the day-to-day technical implementation of IPC activities related to Ebola virus disease (EVD) in assigned health facilities and health zones .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBeni • Democratic Republic of the CongoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in implementing and supervising Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) interventions, particularly in Ebola virus disease response. Proficient in conducting IPC assessments, delivering training, and managing field teams in high-pressure environments.

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Doctor Of Medicine DegreeInfection Prevention And Control (IPC) ImplementationEbola Virus Disease Response ExperienceCompetency-Based IPC TrainingStrong Interpersonal And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

IPC AssessmentsScreening And TriageIsolation And Patient FlowPPE ManagementEnvironmental Cleaning And DisinfectionHealthcare Waste ManagementQuality ImprovementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipPlanningCoaching And MentoringAbility To Work IndependentlyAbility To Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookProgram-Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Public HealthHumanitarian SettingsEmergency ResponseIRC PoliciesClient Safeguarding PolicyDiversity, Equity, And Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day technical implementation of IPC activities related to Ebola virus disease (EVD) in assigned health facilities and health zones
Supervise IPC nurses and other members of the mobile IPC team
Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, health-zone authorities, health-facility managers, healthcare workers, hygienists, and IRC WASH and operations teams
Lead IPC assessments, improvement planning, formative supervision, coaching, monitoring, and resolution of technical issues
Implement screening, triage, isolation, safe patient flow, standard and transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene, cleaning, disinfection, waste management, injection safety, and PPE use measures
Lead IPC risk assessments and contribute to health-facility improvement plans
Track performance indicators, corrective actions, and high-risk gaps
Lead IPC training, refresher sessions, on-the-job coaching, and mentoring
Plan work, allocate tasks, deploy the team in the field, and monitor its performance
Verify the needs, availability, use, and consumption of PPE and IPC supplies; coordinate their distribution and replenishment
Prepare weekly IPC supervision and implementation reports
Immediately report suspected EVD cases, occupational exposures, serious incidents, and critical stock-outs of supplies
Represent IRC in IPC coordination meetings and support joint supervision activities
Ensure compliance with IRC policies, Ministry of Health protocols, national guidelines, and international IPC standards
Travel frequently to health facilities and field sites in Beni, Butembo, and surrounding health zones

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine degree with current registration with a recognized professional medical council or body
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical or public health
Significant experience implementing and supervising IPC interventions in resource-limited, humanitarian, or emergency settings
Previous operational experience in an Ebola virus disease or other viral hemorrhagic fever response is strongly required
Demonstrated experience conducting IPC assessments in health facilities, quality improvement, screening and triage, isolation, patient flow, PPE, environmental cleaning and disinfection, healthcare waste management, and prevention of occupational exposures
Demonstrated experience delivering competency-based IPC training, formative supervision, coaching, and mentoring to healthcare workers
Demonstrated experience supervising field teams and managing technical performance in high-pressure environments
Strong clinical judgment, leadership, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with Ministry of Health authorities, health-facility managers, and multidisciplinary humanitarian teams
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make technical and operational decisions in an emergency setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and common program-monitoring tools
Excellent written and spoken French
Commitment to complying with IRC policies, including the Client Safeguarding Policy and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Copies of diplomas, certificates of employment, recommendations from former employers, identification document, and a mandatory job-seeker card issued by ONEM are required for the application file

Benefits

Comp & perks

14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
Up to two paid hours per workday for breastfeeding until the child’s first birthday
Female IRC staff traveling to the field may travel with their babies and, if necessary, one accompanying person
Two days of annual leave, increasing with length of service
A safe and fulfilling work environment
Flexible measures focused on staff well-being
Competitive salary scale at all grades