Infection Control Supervisor

Penang Adventist Hospital; Penang; In loco; MYR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Penang Adventist Hospital seeks a dedicated Infection Prevention and Control Leader to drive the hospital IPC programme. You will coordinate regulatory compliance, provide clinical expertise, and guide staff on evidence-based infection prevention practices.

You will lead IPC nurses in surveillance and outbreak investigations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in quality and accreditation activities to uphold hospital standards.

Competenze

• Good knowledge of infection prevention, surveillance and outbreak management.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with regulatory/accreditation requirements.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and oversee IPC programme in compliance with MOH regulations and accreditation.
• Provide clinical guidance on infection prevention practices, policies and procedures.
• Establish infection control risk assessments and implement prevention strategies.
• Lead Infection Control Nurses in surveillance, investigations and reporting.
• Collaborate with management and clinical teams on IPC concerns and outbreaks.
• Develop and deliver staff education on infection prevention and patient safety.
• Monitor IPC performance and drive corrective actions and quality improvements.
• Support development of clinical guidelines and protocols for compliance.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality and accreditation initiatives.

Formazione

Diploma in Nursing

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Post Basic qualification in Infection Control

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Penang Adventist Hospital and play a vital role in leading and strengthening the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme.

You will coordinate and oversee the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control programme in compliance with Ministry of Health regulations and accreditation requirements, providing clinical expertise and professional guidance on infection prevention and control practices, policies and procedures based on current scientific evidence and recognised guidelines, including WHO and CDC recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control programme in compliance with Ministry of Health regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Provide clinical expertise and professional guidance on infection prevention and control practices, policies and procedures, based on current scientific evidence and recognised guidelines, including WHO and CDC recommendations.
• Establish infection control risk assessments and implement evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Lead and supervise Infection Control Nurses in conducting infection surveillance, outbreak investigations and reporting to relevant health authorities.
• Collaborate with hospital management, medical staff and multidisciplinary teams to address infection control concerns, emergencies and outbreaks.
• Develop and conduct staff education and training on infection prevention, patient safety and related quality requirements.
• Monitor infection control performance, identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Support the implementation and review of clinical guidelines, policies and protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities and relevant committee functions.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Nursing or equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
• Registered Nurse with a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Post Basic qualification in Infection Control or equivalent certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably with experience or exposure in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Good knowledge of infection prevention and control practices, surveillance, outbreak management and relevant regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgement, problem-solving and organisational abilities.

Penang Adventist Hospital, accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), holds the distinction of being the first hospital in Malaysia to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. Established in 1924 by Dr. J. Earl Gardner, it is the country's first private, non-profit hospital. Initially serving as a community mission hospital, it has since evolved into a tertiary institution providing more than 100 years of healthcare excellence.

Our goal is to provide comprehensive, wholistic and high-quality healthcare while adhering to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity for all.

Penang Adventist Hospital, accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), holds the distinction of being the first hospital in Malaysia to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. Established in 1924 by Dr. J. Earl Gardner, it is the country's first private, non-profit hospital. Initially serving as a community mission hospital, it has since evolved into a tertiary institution providing more than 100 years of healthcare excellence.

Our goal is to provide comprehensive, wholistic and high-quality healthcare while adhering to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity for all.