Infection Control Practitioner

Dubai Health; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dubai is looking for an Infection Control Specialist. The role involves conducting risk assessments, implementing infection control programs, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related fields, along with relevant certifications. Experience in healthcare settings is essential. This position promises opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• 2 years professional experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for infection prevention.
• Implement and evaluate infection control programs.
• Prepare reports on infection control statistics and findings.

Skills

Organizational risk assessment

Infection prevention programs

Clinical competence

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing/Infection Control/Public Health

Master’s in Nursing/Infection Control/Microbiology/Public Health/Epidemiology

Certification or Diploma in Infection Prevention Control

License in Healthcare Field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive organizational risk assessments to identify potential internal and external infection risks. This includes evaluating the likelihood and impact of various hazards to prioritize areas of focus for the annual infection prevention and control (IPC) plan.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based infection prevention and control programs.
• Carry out relevant investigations, audits, and projects to monitor and report on healthcare-associated infections.
• Support patients by making ethical and prompt decisions regarding infection prevention and control.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary Infection Control team in developing, revising, and implementing evidence-based policies and guidelines.
• Maintain and demonstrate clinical competence by using evidence-based practices in all aspects of patient and staff care involving infection prevention and control.
• Provide resources, expert advice, and education to all levels of the team, patients, and visitors to create a healthy and safe environment.
• Prioritize workloads and schedules, acting as a resource for other teams, especially infection link staff.
• Prepare monthly statistics and other reports on Infection Prevention and Control.
• Effectively communicate all necessary information to the line manager and the Chair of the Infection Control Committee.
• Undertake additional tasks as appropriate concerning Infection Prevention and Control.
• Liaise with the appropriate committee or team to evaluate and reduce the risk of infection associated with construction, renovation, and demolition projects.
• Participate in the evaluation of Infection Control products.
• Ensure the timely and accurate notification of reportable communicable diseases to the Preventive Medicine Department.
• Conduct regular visits to patient care areas, other high-risk hospital environments, and food service areas.
• Review and update the Infection Prevention and Control program and policies.
• Any other assignments related to the nature of the job assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Nursing/Infection Control/Public Health, or any other health science areas.
• Master’s Nursing/ Infection Control/ Microbiology/ Public Health/ Epidemiology
• Certification or Diploma Infection Prevention Control
• License Healthcare Field (Physician/ Registered Nurse/Allied Health)
• Three (3) Relevant experience
• Two (2) years Professional experience in a healthcare setting. This includes clinical practice, nursing, public health, allied health or related fields.