| Position | Ebola Emergency Response |
| Location | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Duration | 3 months for your first rotation of 6–8 weeks, followed by a mandatory 21-day post-deployment monitoring period |
| Vacancy closing date | 14 July 2026 |
| Start date | As soon as possible |
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
BE READY WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
Ebola Emergency Response Pool (Various Roles) Medical & Non-Medical Profiles
PURPOSE
We are building a rapid-deployment emergency pool to strengthen responses to Ebola and Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected or at-risk countries. We are looking for different profiles, as we expect our teams to grow rapidly.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Available for deployment within the next 3 months for your first rotation of 6–8 weeks, followed by a mandatory 21-day post-deployment monitoring period
- Experienced in Ebola response, VHF, outbreaks, or emergency response (strong asset)
- Flexible and adaptable in fast-changing environments
- Resilient under high-pressure humanitarian conditions
- Committed to teamwork and MSF principles
- Willing to refresh or strengthen French language skills
- Ready for remote and resource-limited field settings
WHAT MSF OFFERS:
A fixed-term contract for deployment assignments and an additional 21 days
Travel, accommodation, and medical coverage during assignments
Daily allowances in line with MSF policies
Access to training and professional development opportunities
APPLICATION
Ready to respond when it matters most? We would like to hear from you:
Please apply via the Apply button and upload the following documents as one combined file in English:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter to explain your motivation and highlight relevant outbreak or emergency response experience
While applications are welcome from both medical and non-medical professionals, we particularly encourage applications from medical and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) professionals, given anticipated operational needs.
Candidates whose profiles match the requirements of the Ebola & VHF Emergency Response Pool will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be prepared prior to deployment, which includes Ebola training and contextual briefings.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and responsible recruitment, successful candidates will be required to complete reference checks and criminal record checks.
Apply here
Closing date: 14 July 2026