CTG Opens Global Ebola Response Roster for Emergency Health and Humanitarian Professionals – Apply By 31 December 2026
CTG, a leading provider of humanitarian and development staffing solutions, has announced the establishment of its Ebola Response Roster for 2027. The initiative aims to strengthen preparedness and rapid response capacity for potential Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other affected or at-risk countries.
The roster seeks to identify highly qualified professionals with experience in public health emergencies, outbreak response, humanitarian operations, and related technical fields. Successful candidates will become part of a talent pool that may be mobilized when client requirements emerge.
Supporting Rapid Emergency Response
The Ebola Response Roster has been designed to ensure that experienced professionals can be deployed quickly in response to future Ebola outbreaks and other infectious disease emergencies.
According to CTG, inclusion in the roster does not guarantee immediate employment. Instead, it creates a ready database of experts who can be contacted when specific operational needs arise.
The initiative supports preparedness efforts across complex humanitarian settings, particularly in fragile, conflict-affected, and resource-constrained environments where rapid response is critical.
Professional Categories Being Recruited
CTG is seeking expressions of interest from specialists across a broad range of disciplines involved in outbreak preparedness and emergency response.
The roster includes opportunities for:
- Epidemiologists and Public Health Specialists
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Specialists
- Clinical Response Personnel and Case Management Coordinators
- Surveillance and Contact Tracing Specialists
- Laboratory Support Professionals
- Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Specialists
- Community Liaison and Social Mobilization Experts
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialists
- Protection and Psychosocial Support Specialists
- Medical Logistics and Supply Chain Specialists
These professionals will contribute to activities ranging from disease surveillance and outbreak investigation to community engagement, logistics coordination, laboratory support, and psychosocial care.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on deployment requirements, roster members may be tasked with supporting various aspects of emergency response operations.
Public Health and Surveillance
Professionals may:
- Conduct outbreak investigations
- Support epidemiological analysis
- Assist with case detection and contact tracing
- Prepare situation reports and disease surveillance dashboards
- Coordinate with governments, NGOs, and international agencies
Clinical and Infection Prevention Support
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting triage and patient management systems
- Implementing infection prevention measures
- Delivering PPE training and health worker safety programs
- Supporting laboratory coordination and biosafety procedures
- Assisting emergency health project implementation
Community Engagement and Risk Communication
Selected candidates may:
- Address misinformation and rumors
- Build trust with affected communities
- Conduct public awareness campaigns
- Collaborate with local authorities and Ministries of Health
- Promote disease prevention and reporting practices
WASH and Logistics Operations
Tasks may involve:
- Hygiene promotion activities
- Waste management and decontamination
- Medical supply chain coordination
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Distribution of emergency response materials
Protection and Psychosocial Support
Professionals may also:
- Support vulnerable populations
- Strengthen safeguarding measures
- Facilitate referral pathways
- Promote dignity-centered response approaches
- Assist with culturally sensitive burial and forensic processes where applicable
Eligibility Requirements
CTG is looking for experienced professionals capable of working in high-pressure and challenging environments.
Applicants should possess:
- Relevant academic, technical, or professional qualifications
- Experience in outbreak response, humanitarian operations, or public health emergencies
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Experience working with governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and community organizations
- Ability to deploy rapidly when required
Preferred Experience
Candidates with the following backgrounds will have a competitive advantage:
- Ebola outbreak response
- Marburg virus response
- Cholera emergency operations
- COVID-19 response programs
- Mpox response initiatives
- Humanitarian deployments in conflict-affected settings
- Work experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo or neighboring countries
Experience with organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, IOM, MSF, IFRC, Africa CDC, and other international humanitarian actors is also highly valued.
Language Requirements
Language skills will play an important role in deployment opportunities.
Preferred language capabilities include:
- English (essential)
- French (highly desirable)
- Kiswahili
- Kinyarwanda
- Kihavu
- Other relevant local languages
French-speaking professionals are particularly encouraged to apply due to the operational needs of Francophone countries in Central and West Africa.
Deployment Readiness Expectations
Candidates interested in joining the roster should be prepared to demonstrate:
- Current availability and notice period
- Passport validity
- Travel flexibility
- Medical fitness for deployment
- Security and humanitarian training credentials
- Willingness to work in remote and high-risk environments
Previous completion of HEAT, SSAFE, IPC, PPE, safeguarding, or outbreak-response training will be considered an advantage.
Application Process
Interested professionals are invited to submit their CV through CTG’s Tayo Applicant Tracking System.
Applicants should ensure that their CV:
- Does not exceed three pages
- Clearly highlights Ebola or outbreak response experience
- Lists countries of previous deployment
- Details language capabilities
- Demonstrates deployment readiness
- Includes relevant certifications and qualifications
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
- Potential Deployment Start Date: 1 January 2027
- Location: Worldwide
- Employer: CTG
Building Global Preparedness for Future Outbreaks
As global health threats continue to emerge, rapid deployment of skilled professionals remains essential to protecting vulnerable populations and containing disease outbreaks. Through its Ebola Response Roster, CTG aims to strengthen emergency preparedness and ensure that qualified experts are available to support life-saving interventions whenever and wherever they are needed.
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