Infectious Disease Specialist

Infectious Disease Specialist (Field-Based)

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.

MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.

MSF has around 63,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.

At MSF IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff. MSF IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition, MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.

Infectious Disease Specialist

As an Infectious Disease Specialist with MSF, you will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing infectious diseases in humanitarian settings. You will support medical teams in implementing evidence-based protocols, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening infection prevention and control (IPC) practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage infectious diseases including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and tropical diseases.
• Provide clinical support and training to local and international medical staff.
• Implement and monitor antibiotic stewardship programs.
• Contribute to the development and adaptation of medical protocols and guidelines.
• Support outbreak response and surveillance activities.
• Ensure adherence to IPC measures in clinical settings.
• Collaborate with public health and logistics teams to ensure appropriate medical supply chains.

Role Requirements

• Medical degree with specialization in Infectious Diseases.
• Valid medical license.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience post-specialization.
• Experience in low-resource or humanitarian settings is highly desirable.
• Experience with HIV, TB, or tropical diseases is an asset.
• Experience in implementing antibiotic stewardship programs is an asset.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French(B1) , Arabic, or other languages is an advantage.
• Willingness to work in unstable or remote environments for extended periods.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive organisation. MSF UK/IE thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please read our Equality & Diversity policy for more information.

MSF Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and

creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from

all sections of our diverse community.

Safeguarding

• MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
• Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.

How to apply

Application Process

To apply through MSF Ireland, follow these steps:

• Check eligibility (Irish residency and professional qualifications).
• Prepare your documents: CV, cover letter, medical license, and certifications.
• Submit your application via the MSF Ireland portal:
• Interview and assessment if shortlisted.
• Enter the MSF pool and await assignment matching.
• Pre-departure training and deployment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Right to work in the Ireland

Candidates must have the right to work in the Ireland