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The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 300 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 10 nationalities and includes 6 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.  

The lnstitut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a full-time Medical Doctor for the Battambang Rabies Prevention Center based in Battambang province.

Why Join IPC?

The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering workplace. We promote transparency, non-discrimination, and professional development for all staff.

By joining IPC, you will:

• Work in an internationally collaborative and respectful environment
• Contribute meaningfully to public health and high-impact scientific research
• Access continuous learning opportunities tailored to your career path
• Be part of a team that actively supports gender equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Join an institution recognized for its integrity, innovation, and global scientific partnerships

Position Overview

Medical doctor (MD) is one of the essential components of the healthcare system. At IPC, based on their medical knowledge, MDs provide accurate, compassionate, science-based information and evidence-based medical care to patients according to regulatory standards and protocols. Their role extends beyond patient care to actively contributing to the advancement of medical research initiatives. MDs play a vital part in enhancing the effectiveness of the routine functioning of IPC’s Vaccination Service Unit.

• Language/skill required: English and/or French in addition to Khmer
• Position: Full-time
• Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
• Starting Date: As soon as possible

Main responsibilities:

• Ensuring well-functioning of the Rabies Prevention Center's day-to-day activities according to the leadership of the head of the Vaccination service.
• Providing Rabies PEP for animal bite victims according to IPC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
• Managing vaccine-related unwanted effects.
• Providing scientific advice related to rabies PEP via phone call, email, and Facebook page
• Maintaining the database of patient clinical information and rabies PEP prescription

• (Includes data entry and management of the data)

• Supervising the cold chain management for vaccines and immunoglobulin storage
• Supervising the stock inventory of the Rabies Prevention Center
• Generating the regular weekly and monthly activity reports
• Closely interacting with management and laboratory teams at IPC
• Managing the animal specimens and laboratory results (specimen reception, shipment, and test results)
• Ensuring the necessary opening of the center during certain public holidays for the benefit of patients
• Respecting the work timing and IPC internal rules

Candidate Profile:

• Cambodian nationality
• Willing to work based in Battambang province
• Fulfilled the criteria required by the Medical Council of Cambodia for medical practice.
• Experiences in outpatient consultation and vaccination
• Willing to work in immunization practice
• Newly graduated medical doctors are also encouraged to apply
• Strong leadership and team management
• High spirit of ethics, responsibility, and professionalism
• Proficiency in Khmer, English and/or French
• Good teamwork, good communication, meticulous, and autonomous
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Stata, Redcap