Infection Prevention and Control / Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (IPC/MNCH) Specialist

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Introduction

DUHAMIC-ADRI (Duharanira AMajyambere y’Icyaro) is a local non-profit organization legally operating in Rwanda since 1985 and based in Kigali, Rwanda. In the framework with ACHIEVE/PACT, the organization will be implementing theACHIEVE Rwanda EVD MNCH Activityfor Strengthening community and facility infection prevention and control to protect women and child in Burera, Musanze and Rubavu Districts. 

Project Goal:ACHIEVE Rwanda EVD/MNCHActivity will strengthen preparedness for Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease while safeguarding continuity of essential maternal, newborn and child health services. The activity builds on Rwanda's existing MNCH community-to-facility platform to strengthen three linked functions during an outbreak: prevention, early detection and referral, and continuity of essential care. Substantial investment already supports surveillance, laboratory systems, clinical preparedness, points of entry, infection prevention and control, and risk communication. An important gap remains in sustained last mile community preparedness and in the community-to-facility linkage.

With the above background, DUHAMIC-ADRI is looking for suitable, proactive, and self-driven professionals to fill vacant positions in the mentioned districts of Northern and Western Provinces.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Employer: DUHAMIC-ADRI
• Vacant positions: 1
• Project:ACHIEVE Project (Ebola Prevention & MNCH Integration)
• Contract Duration: 10 Months (Fixed-term)
• Start Date:Immediate effect before end of October 2026

Position: IPC/MNCH Specialist 

• Job Title:Infection Prevention and Control / Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (IPC/MNCH) Specialist
• Vacancy Slot: 1
• Duty Station:Musanze District (with regular oversight and travel to Burera and Rubavu Districts)
• Reporting to: Project Manager

Job Summary:

The IPC/MNCH Specialist will deliver high-level clinical guidance, oversight, and technical mentorship for the ACHIEVE Project across Musanze, Burera, and Rubavu. The incumbent will be tasked with standardizing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures specifically focusing onBundibugyo Ebola prevention and surveillance networksand maximizing MNCH outcomes within targeted cross-border health facilities and community structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• guide the strategy, implementation, and quality assurance of integrated Bundibugyo Ebola prevention and MNCH clinical protocols across the three target districts.
• perform clinical mentorship and technical training for healthcare workers on Ebola case definitions, standard precautions, and safe MNCH delivery practices during outbreak threats.
• Collaborate with District Hospitals, Ministry of Health (MoH) emergency preparedness teams, and border-control stakeholders to align actions with national epidemic response guidelines.
• track project indicators related to cross-border disease surveillance, IPC compliance, and maternal/child healthcare statistics.
• Draft operational risk-assessment reports and present project milestones to the project management unit and partners.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education background:Bachelors’ degree in General Medicine ((MD) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution. Registration with the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council (RMDC) with a valid license to practice is required.
• Working Experience:At least five (5) years of proven experience in clinical practice and IPC/MNCH Community health system, or healthcare program management, with a strong emphasis on infectious disease prevention, epidemic preparedness. Having an experience of working with NGOs will be an added value.
• Skills:Strong clinical mentoring, crisis management, reporting, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Languages:Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda. 
• The applicant must not be older than 45 years.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the specified profiles should submit their application files in a single PDF document to the below indicated channel.

The application file must include:

1. A motivation letter addressed to the DUHAMIC-ADRI Executive Secretary.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experiences and 3 professional references.
3. A copy of ID, academic degrees and professional registration licenses/certificates.
4. A copy of Driving license with Cat. A (to those applying on the Project Field Officer Positions).

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Submission Email: recruitment@duhamic.org.rw 

Notes: 

1. The candidate should specify the job title applied in the subject line
2. Female and Persons with Disabilities candidates fulfilling the requirements and qualifications are encouraged to apply
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written exams and interviews. 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• DUHAMIC-ADRI is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work.
• The organization has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm, fraud or exploitation of any person or child by any of our staff, or partners. DUHAMIC-ADRI reserves the right to seek information/investigation from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer. 
• At any time, DUHAMIC-ADRI has the rights to check whether your previous organization complies with the safeguarding and protection procedures and take appropriate actions including contract termination.”
• By submitting the application, the job applicants confirm that they have no objection to DUHAMIC-ADRI requesting the information specified above. 

Done at Kigali, October 12, 2026

MUHIGIRWA Benjamin

Executive Secretary