Senior Infection Prevention & Control Leader

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks an Infection Prevention & Control Expert to implement and maintain an active infection control program through surveillance, education, policy development and risk assessment. The role collaborates with clinical staff to reduce healthcare-associated infections and ensure compliance with local and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include providing expert advice, leading surveillance, policy development and interdepartmental collaboration to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN/RM with Bachelor’s degree in nursing or midwifery.
• HAAD licence in Nursing or Midwifery is required.
• CIC certification preferred and maintain status.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and expert advice in infection control for staff and services.
• Collaborate on departmental infection control policies across departments.
• Lead surveillance activities and epidemiologic investigations for HAI reduction.
• Coordinate with occupational health, risk management and lab staff on exposure incidents.
• Lead infection control committee activities and represent the team in external meetings.

Skills

Infection control

Surveillance & epidemiology

Clinical consultation

Staff education

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or midwifery

HAAD licence in Nursing or Midwifery

Master’s degree (preferred)

Certified in Infection Control (CIC)

Job description

Tanqeeb seeks an Infection Prevention & Control Expert to implement and maintain an active infection control program through surveillance, education, policy development and risk assessment. The role collaborates with clinical staff to reduce healthcare-associated infections and ensure compliance with local and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include providing expert advice, leading surveillance, policy development and interdepartmental collaboration to improve patient safety and outcomes.