JOB DESCRIPTION

Vacancy Notice 1320

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Nurse – Travel Health Specialist
Reporting To: Head of the INTERPOL Medical Services Unit

Location: Lyon
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 36.00 – maximum contract end date: 31 December 2028 *
Grade: 6
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening: Basic
Deadline for application: 3 October 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization”s similar staffing needs in the future.

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES, INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

 

The Travel Health Specialist Nurse (THSN) is part of the Medical Services Unit (MSU) and is responsible for advising officials of the Organization on health-related aspects pertaining to travel and missions. The THSN operates under the responsibility and delegation of the Head of the Medical Services Unit and in coordination with other team members.

In all activities, THSN stays abreast of the latest travel health guidelines, recommendations, and outbreak alerts to provide accurate and evidence-based advice to travelers.

In all activities, THSN is bound by a duty of confidentiality and professional secrecy.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVE 1/Mission 1 – Travel Health Consultations

Be responsible for assessing official’s health (e.g. general health status, any health conditions that could potentially be affected by travel, ongoing medicinal treatments, immunization, allergies), evaluating risks associated with missions, and providing appropriate recommendations on vaccination or preventive treatment.

May refer the staff member to the Organization’s doctor or to an external center specializing in vaccination and travel medicine.

OBJECTIVE 2/Mission 2 – Vaccinations

Recommend vaccines in compliance with the established procedures and in adherence to INTERPOL’s vaccination policy.

Administer vaccines prescribed by the doctor of the Organization.

OBJECTIVE 3/Mission 3- Travel Health Resources Development

Develop and update INTERPOL-specific informational tools by creating materials tailored to the Organization’s requirements.

Propose communication messages to improve understanding of travel health requirements.

Keep abreast of developments linked to travel health.

OBJECTIVE 4/Mission 4 – Travel Health Education

Develop, deliver individual or group-based education activities and training modules on travel health, including risks, preventive measures, and appropriate behaviors during travel and upon return.

Assess the impact of the educational activities delivered.

Review international best practices to propose continuous improvement of MSU processes related to missions.

 

OBJECTIVE 5/Mission 5 – Epidemiological Monitoring

Monitor the evolution of most common travel related infectious diseases and outbreaks using various sources of information.

Analyze impact on INTERPOL premises or staff.

Tailor the advice to travelers depending on health risks and evolving outbreaks

OBJECTIVE 6/Mission 6 – Miscellaneous

Ensure data entry in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Analyze and follow up Collected Data for Collective Purposes with a public health perspective.

May be required to occasionally travel to conferences, workshops, or other events.

Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and qualification required

• Diploma and formal training in Nursing from a recognized institution is required, that qualifies for registration as a licensed nurse in France (e.g. French-trained nurse must hold a Diplôme d’État d’infirmier (DEI); EU/EEA/Swiss-trained nurse holding a diploma recognized under EU directives (e.g. Directive 2005/36/EC)).
• If selected for the position, registration with the Ordre des Infirmiers will be mandatory to practice in France.
• Certification in Travel Health covering most common infectious diseases related to travel, prevention measures, and vaccination is required.

Experience required

Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing, with a focus on travel health, infectious diseases, and/or public health.

Languages

• Perfect command of English and French, both in writing and oral.
• Proficiency in another official working language of the Organization (Arabic or Spanish) would be an additional asset.

Abilities required

• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations).
• Experience within an international organization and/or a travel clinic is an asset.
• Experience with EHR software in occupational and/or travel health context is an asset.

Special aptitudes

• Personal and professional maturity.
• Ability to work persistently and under pressure.
• Good social, specifically multicultural skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
• Ability to synthesize.
• Good listening skills.
• Ensures continuous learning, keeps abreast of new developments within travel health and technology.
• Shows initiative; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
• Capable of acting autonomously as well as working in close collaboration with relevant parties, both internal and external.