Infectious Disease Specialist
Quick answer
Médicos Sin Fronteras is hiring an Infectious Disease Specialist for international humanitarian missions, paying approximately $1,500/month plus living expenses, to provide specialized medical oversight and training in clinical settings.
- Role
- Infectious Disease Specialist
- Organization
- Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.
- Location
- International Humanitarian Mission Sites
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- USD $1,500 gross monthly (first 12 months), plus covered housing, living expenses, per diem, and private insurance.
- Category
- Other
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF) is seeking an Infectious Disease Specialist for international humanitarian missions to provide expert medical care and capacity building. The role involves managing patients with HIV, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases, while advising local medical teams on diagnosis and treatment protocols. Candidates must possess significant clinical experience in infectious diseases and be willing to commit to a minimum six-month assignment. This position requires international deployment to project sites where the need is greatest.
What you'll do
- Provide clinical guidance for diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
- Manage patients with advanced HIV, TB, and other opportunistic infections.
- Build capacity of local medical teams through bedside training.
- Monitor prescription and use of antibiotics and medical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with MSF protocols and hygiene standards.
What it takes
- General Physician degree and diploma in Infectious diseases.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a General Physician.
- Minimum 2 years of experience treating infectious diseases in an inpatient facility.
- Fluent English (B2) and Spanish (C1) proficiency.
- Ability to work in challenging environments with behavioral flexibility.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Private medical and hospital insurance, life insurance, temporary disability coverage, medical evacuation if necessary, covered housing, basic services, and transportation for mission-related travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this job remote?
No, this is an in-office/on-site role located at various international project sites where humanitarian needs exist.
What is the compensation package?
The position offers a starting gross monthly salary of approximately $1,500 USD for the first year, with additional coverage for housing, meals, transportation, and comprehensive private medical insurance.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Applicants must hold a General Physician degree, a diploma in Infectious diseases, and have at least 2 years of inpatient experience treating HIV and TB.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply year-round by submitting your CV and a motivation letter in English through the organization's website for inclusion in the MSF International Pool.
How to apply
Apply directly on Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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