Vacancy Announcement: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Supervisor – Bauchi
Place of Recruitment: Bauchi
Work Location: Bauchi
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Application Deadline: October 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Position Opening Date: October 2, 2025
About MSF
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization providing emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance based only on need and without discrimination by race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.
Inclusivity Statement
MSF Switzerland is committed to building an inclusive workplace. We value diversity in our teams and encourage individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, and abilities to apply.
Even if you do not meet all job requirements, but believe your experience aligns with the role, you are encouraged to apply.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, discrimination, or harassment of any kind. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Main Purpose of the Role
To plan, organize, implement, supervise, and analyze infection prevention and control activities in the project or health facility. This ensures quality care and safety for patients, caretakers, and staff, in line with MSF and Ministry of Health protocols.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement and monitor IPC practices across all departments including sterilization, laundry, and kitchen.
• Collaborate with the medical team to assess and apply transmission-based precautions when required.
• Provide training, supervision, and technical support to staff on IPC.
• Ensure proper organization within the health facility such as adequate bed spacing, handwashing stations, and clean-dirty flow.
• Improve adherence to aseptic techniques and the use of antiseptics, detergents, and disinfectants.
• Monitor use of IPC materials and equipment, including PPE and cleaning supplies.
• Actively participate in the IPC Committee and assist in developing and monitoring the IPC Action Plan.
• Participate in epidemic response and manage MDRO outbreaks by activating contingency plans.
• Support nursing care and monitor IPC aspects within care procedures.
• Prepare regular reports and meeting minutes on IPC activities.
• Manage IPC-related HR tasks including recruitment, induction, evaluation, coaching, and supervision.
• Collaborate with other committees like Antimicrobial Stewardship and Quality of Care.
• Build capacity of the Ministry of Health (MoH) team on IPC for long-term sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with waste segregation and disposal in coordination with the WASH team.
• Maintain good collaboration with MoH.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the line manager.
IPC Scope Includes
• Hand hygiene, PPE use, sterilization, aseptic technique, environmental cleaning, waste and linen management, respiratory hygiene.
• Water and sanitation essentials such as water supply, waste management, latrines, vector control.
• Transmission-based precautions (contact, droplet, airborne) for specific infections.
Job Requirements
Education:
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science or Midwifery (essential)
• Certification or degree in IPC (preferred)
Experience:
• Previous work with MSF or other INGOs (preferred)
Languages:
• English (essential)
• Hausa (desirable)
Skills:
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Competencies:
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Results and quality orientation
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Behavioral flexibility
Application Guidelines
Applications must be in English and include:
• Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
• Updated contact details including current and permanent address and ID
• Contact information of previous employer(s) for reference
To apply, please fill out the Google Form using the link below:
