Infection Preventionist: Lead Safety & Outbreak Prevention

Liaquat National Hospital; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 558,000 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

Liaquat National Hospital in Karachi is seeking a qualified Infection Control professional tasked with monitoring infections and implementing safety protocols to protect patients and staff.

Applicants should have relevant experience and a background in health sciences. Roles include collaboration with all departments and educating teams on infection control practices.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in Infection Prevention & Control in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of infection prevention practices.
• Valid registration with PNC is mandatory for nursing candidates.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor infections that may pose health concerns.
• Collaborate with departments to execute infection control actions.
• Educate departments on infection control practices.

Skills

Infection prevention practices

Healthcare-associated infections

Infectious diseases knowledge

Education

BScN/Post RN BScN / BS Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health

Job description

• Identify and monitor infections that may pose a health concern to patients, staff, students, and the public and recommend actions to manage and prevent them.
• Effectively collaborate with all departments to plan and execute infection control actions.
• Implement the International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG) to ensure patient safety.
• Identify and monitor specific infections, conduct targeted surveillance, and investigate outbreaks as directed by the Infection Control Committee.
• Make rounds of hospital units for monitoring of infection control practice and patient care issues.
• Educate departments and individuals on infection control practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BScN/Post RN BScN / BS Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related health sciences field with 1–2 years of relevant experience in Infection Prevention & Control in a healthcare setting.
• Should have anunderstanding of infection prevention practices, healthcare-associated infections, and infectious diseases.
• Candidates holding a diploma or certificate in Infection Control will be given preference.
• For nursing candidates, valid registration with PNC is mandatory.