Join MSF OCG as a Flying HIV-TB-hepatitis-key populations implementer
We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.
This is a field-based position with visits to the headquarters in Geneva
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?
At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don't fulfil every listed qualification.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Context & mission
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
The position provides direct support to field projects in integration of HIV/TB/hepatitis/key population care, often in difficult contexts where they are not the primary priorities of the operations. The support will be technical and strategic within a comprehensive public health approach. The flying implementer contributes to improved quality of care through support to the polyvalent medical staff in the cells, the teams in the projects and operations department and the medical advisors at headquarters (HQ) level.
The appointee will move between different projects, based in projects approximately 70% of the time.
The SAMU (South African Medical Unit) provides technical support to OCG projects for HIV/TB/hepatitis care, and this position will involve close collaboration with SAMU advisors.
Tasks and responsibilities
* Perform project visits of 2-8 weeks in OCG projects, with objectives clearly defined by the projects, the operations, and in collaboration with SAMU and the OCG dirmeds and, including the following:
o Practical support in preparing and implementing integrated care for HIV, TB, hepatitis and key populations for adults and children in a variety of projects
o This support includes operational, strategic, and technical support for clinical care and to projects' organisation and management, including preparing or reviewing project documents and logframes, relevant medical standard lists and orders, human resource planning and clinical protocols.
o Provide general HIV/TB/hepatitis/key population clinical support, including review of protocols/SOPs, management of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and opportunistic infection management, children with HIV/TB and/or PMTCT, implementation of HIV and TB prevention, basic management of drug-resistant TB.
o Support teams in training initiatives, especially the development of clinical mentorship for health workers and allied training interventions
o General support for organization of services, including patient flow, data collection, rationalization of care, adherence support and laboratory, pharmacy and patient and community engagement issues as relevant.
* Work closely with SAMU HIV/TB/hepatitis focal points, and OCG HQ referents as relevant (clinical, laboratory, PPP, paediatric, nutrition, SRH, MH, M&E, and research) in developing approaches for implementation during field visits
* Work together with other team members and referents on specific dossiers (operational research, developing tools for field support, data support etc.) according to identified need.
* Based on request, participate in the selection of people who are to carry out HIV, TB, chronic Hep, KPs-related activities as well as their follow-up and evaluation.
* Actively participate in Intersectional Medical Collaborative Platforms (ex- Working Groups), CoPs (eg the KP COP), multidisciplinary meetings of missions/cells and any other groups as relevant. The relevant intersectional platforms include those of HIV, TB, Hep and KPs - the priority participation will be defined with OCG dirmeds.
* Brief and debrief key project staff (IMS and LHS) with a relevant role in the provision of healthcare in their specialty.
* Identify new cutting-edge topics in the medical humanitarian context to update OCG medical ambitions and adapt external knowledge to MSF contexts in collaboration with SAMU advisors.
* Develop partnerships and collaborations in the field of their specialty. These partnerships can be internal (MSF medical platforms, transversal work etc.) or external to MSF (including experts, medical societies, research institutes and universities).
* Participate in activities organized by the Medical Department (Dmed), including Dmed meetings and ad hoc relevant reunions.
* Produce reports of their medical domain activities including annual reports and articles for MSF internal magazines.
* Assist in the development of medical advocacy and communication initiatives.
* Regularly update their supervisor on their work plan, progress and development needs
Your profile
Education & Experience
* Medical Doctor specialized in Infectious Diseases or with an experience of at least 2 years in HIV, TB, chronic Hepatitis and KPs.
* MSF project experience in various MSF HIV projects
* HIV/TB programming experience including integration in primary care programmes
* Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and data systems used by MSF
* Training and mentorship experience
* Experience of working with access to services and key population programming.
Languages
* English and French are the working languages at MSF Switzerland headquarters. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French, is required.
* Knowledge of another language (Arabic, Russian, Spanish) is considered an advantage
Personal Abilities & Skills
* Good communication skills
* Knowledge of MSF guideline and policies
* Demonstrable commitment to humanitarian issues
* Awareness and commitment to inclusion of key and excluded populations
* Excellent ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
* Willingness to travel to projects at least 70% of the time
* Self-motivated, creative and able to offer solutions to problems and suggest new initiatives
* Tolerant, patient and flexible, to be accommodated in sometimes very basic field conditions.
Terms of employment
* Fixed-term contract, 10 months
* Full-time, 100% (40h/week)
* Working place : Field-based position with visits to the headquarters in Geneva
* Practical working conditions in the field are in accordance with the MSF OCG volunteer manual.
* Ideal start date: Marcg 2nd 2026
* Gross monthly salary: CHF 5'500.- based on 100%
* Benefits: Health insurance and living expenses in the countries of intervention and at headquarters, paid according to internal regulations.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
* CV (maximum 2 pages)
* Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
* Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is February 8th 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.