Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Specialist is responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control activities and leads the development and maintenance of an IPC program in the project, in order to strive for the safety of patients, caretakers and staff and to enhance the quality of care.
MSF IPC Policy will focus on 3 priority pillars: 1/ Hand hygiene, 2/ Environmental cleaning and disinfection, re-processing of medical equipment, 3/ Transmission-based precaution.
Roles of the IPC Specialist:
- Ensuring the implementation of the standard and transmission-based precautions in the health structures in all departments in collaboration with each service activity manager using existing tools (guidelins, checklist, audit forms, trainings).
- Providing technical supervision and guidance to the staff in all departments including sterilization, laundy and kitchen.
- Develop multimodal strategies to improve IPC in the facilities, for example : initiate system change (availability of the appropriate infrastructure and supplies); organize training; perform monitoring and give feedback.
- Promoting a stepwise IPC improvement approach, tailored to the local context.
Requirements
- IPC diploma is essential
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Medical or paramedical background, such as Nursing, Medicine, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, or Microbiology.
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A Diploma in Tropical Medicine or at least 1 year of relevant professional experience in a tropical setting is desirable.
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Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in hospital settings.
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Availability for assignments of 3–6 months.
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Strong English language skills; French (minimum B1 level) may be required depending on the mission context.
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Adherence to our Behavioral Commitments and the MSF Charter
Equal Opportunity
MSFHK is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws.
We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.
** MSF does not charge any application/ recruitment fee. **
Checklist
Please consider the following criteria for working with MSF:
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I confirm that I am a resident or citizen of one of the following regions: Cambodia, Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Only applications from these regions will be processed by the MSF HK office.
If I am not, I understand that I should submit my application via international page instead.
I also understand that being accepted into the MSF Hong Kong pool does not guarantee an assignment in Asia. |
Have you reviewed the MSF Charter and principles as part of your application?
Have you reviewed the Selection Process page and understood the key information about life on a mission — including security, cultural considerations, and living conditions — as well as what MSF offers to international mobile staff and the assessment process?
Do your qualifications and experience align with the key requirements of the role?
Are you aware of our behavioural commitments and the ongoing actions we take to foster a work environment free from harassment, exploitation, and abuse?
Do you understand that this application is for inclusion in MSF’s international mobile staff pool, and that specific assignments will only be determined after a successful application?
Are your resume and all supporting documents prepared in English?
Welcome to Your MSF Journey
📌 Important Notes:
- Please ensure that all supporting documents and your resume are submitted in English.
- Only applications from the following regions will be processed by the MSF HK office:
- - Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Application Information
- • You must submit your application within 30 calendar days of creating your account.
- • If you do not receive a response within 12 weeks of submitting your application, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
- • Due to the high number of applications and the limited number of field positions available, candidates with French, Spanish, or Arabic language skills at B1 or B2 level (both written and spoken) may be prioritized based on current operational and recruitment needs.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or experience technical difficulties during the application process, please contact us:
📧 field.recruitment@hongkong.msf.org
