Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Supervisor at Médecins Sans Frontières

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

MSF Switzerland is committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from all genders, ages, ethnicities, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

Vacancy Announcement:

Position: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Supervisor – Bauchi
Place of Recruitment: Bauchi
Work Location: Bauchi
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Opening Date: 2 October 2025
Application Deadline: 14 October 2025, at 4:00 PM

Main Purpose

Plan, organize, implement, supervise, monitor and analyze the results of an infection control program in a project or health facility, according to MSF/MoH protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

Job Description

• Carry out infection prevention and control (IPC) functions and tasks.

• Maintain and support day-to-day IPC practices in all departments including sterilization, laundry, and kitchen.

• Collaborate with medical teams to evaluate IPC needs for transmission-based precautions (air, droplet, contact).

• Ensure adherence to transmission-based precautions and monitor compliance.

• Provide supervision, training, and support to staff on IPC issues using audits, checklists, or surveillance.

• Ensure facility organization: bed spacing, handwashing stations, clean/dirty flows, and essential WASH requirements.

• Improve compliance with aseptic techniques and correct use of disinfectants and antiseptics.

• Monitor IPC material/equipment consumption (cleaning materials, PPE, etc.).

• Actively participate in IPC Committee, developing and following up on action plans.

• Respond to epidemics and outbreaks, activate contingency plans, and support outbreak committees.

• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship, nursing care, and IPC-related quality of care.

• Carry out HR-related tasks: recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, coaching.

• Provide regular reports and meeting minutes on IPC activities.

• Ensure strict adherence of IPC measures by staff, patients, and caregivers in the DTC.

• Oversee proper waste segregation and disposal in collaboration with WASH.

• Assess IPC gaps and organize training.

• Build capacity of MoH teams for sustainability and collaborate with MoH.

• Any other responsibility assigned by the line manager.

Note:
IPC standard precautions include hand hygiene, patient placement, PPE, sterilization, aseptic techniques, safe waste and linen management, environmental cleaning, respiratory hygiene, and staff/patient individual hygiene.

Requirements

Education

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science or Midwifery (essential).

• Certification or degree in IPC (preferable).

Experience

• Previous experience working with MSF or other INGOs (preferable).

Languages

• English (essential).

• Hausa (desirable).

Knowledge

• Basic competencies in Microsoft Word and Excel (essential).

Competencies

• Commitment to MSF Principles.

• Results and Quality Orientation.

• Teamwork and Cooperation.

• Behavioral flexibility.

• Commitment to MSF’s principles.

Application Process

Applications must be in English and include:

• Complete CV and Cover Letter.

• Updated contact details (present and permanent address, ID).

• Contact information of previous employer(s) for reference.

If you meet all the minimum requirements, please apply using the link below:

Go to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Supervisor at Médecins Sans Frontières to Apply

Important Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.

• MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or discrimination of any kind.

• No monetary transactions, favours, or gifts are required during the recruitment process. Any attempt will result in disqualification and possible legal action.

Deadline for applications: October 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM.