Ebola Response Director
Core
Lead IRC's emergency response to the Bundibugyo virus disease (Ebola) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ensuring continuity of primary health care, strengthening infection prevention and control, and reinforcing community protection.
Role type
Senior IC humanitarian emergency response director
Builds
Emergency response operations for Ebola containment in DRC
Domain
Public health / Humanitarian aid / Infectious disease control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, program oversight, donor and government relations, safety and security management, financial stewardship, team supervision, crisis communication
Preferred skills
Experience in complex humanitarian contexts, knowledge of Ebola response protocols, partnership development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate with DRC Ministry of Public Health, UN agencies, and donors; oversee operational, financial, and programmatic aspects of the response; supervise department leads (Program, Supply Chain, Finance, People, Security); ensure safety and security compliance; drive operational efficiency and budget monitoring; represent IRC in high-level coordination meetings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC