Infection Control Practitioner

Diaverum AB; Abha; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia is offering an opportunity for an Infection Control Practitioner. The role involves overseeing infection control across clinics, developing training programs, and maintaining compliance with health standards. Candidates should hold a nursing degree or related field with a minimum of 5 years nursing experience and have strong skills in Arabic and English. Join a purpose-driven team where your contributions support enhancing renal care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school or a related field.
• Special coursework in epidemiology or infection control is required.
• 5 years nursing experience with infection control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infection control activities across Diaverum clinics.
• Investigate disease outbreaks and maintain infection control records.
• Develop training programs for staff and coordinate activities.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Computer operating experience

MS Office skills

Infection control program leadership

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Medical Sciences

Completed coursework in epidemiology or infection control

Professional Nursing Licensure

Certificate Board in Infection Control

Job description

Overview

About Diaverum

We are a purpose-driven organization – delivering life-enhancing renal care because everyone deserves a fulfilling life. Our standardized, world-class care delivery sets us apart. Diaverum provides life enhancing renal care to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), enabling them to live fulfilling lives. We are one of the world’s leading providers of renal care and the largest service provider in the Middle East. Our core service is hemodialysis, but our expertise stretches far beyond this. We offer support and treatments ranging from preventive care, peritoneal dialysis and home care to the coordinated management of patients’ comorbidities and transplant services. At the heart of what we do is our highly standardized proprietary care delivery model, supported by a continuously evolving digital infrastructure.

The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) is responsible for implementing and overseeing infection control activities across all Diaverum clinics under the direction of the Infection Control Specialist. This role ensures continuous surveillance of clinic and laboratory data to identify and monitor healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and potential outbreaks.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate disease outbreaks, maintain accurate infection control records, and ensure compliance with infection prevention policies.
• Develop and deliver infection control training programs, including orientation for new employees.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, risk assessments, and policy development to strengthen infection prevention and control practices across all Diaverum clinics.
• Coordinate infection control activities as directed by the Infection Control Specialist.
• Plan and implement infection control programs for clinics in line with established standards and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCI) requirements.
• Develop in-service education programs related to infection control for current staff and new employee orientation.
• Establish and maintain standards for infection control on a clinic-wide basis to ensure compliance with JCI, CBAHI, OSHA, CDC, and local MOH regulations.
• Review and evaluate procedures and policies related to infection control and provide interpretation to Head Nurses, other Departmental Managers, and Professional Staff with the Infection Control Specialist.
• Establish, maintain and evaluate a comprehensive record system for all isolated patients and determine the prevalence of nosocomial infection monthly.
• Collaborate with the Infection Control Specialist to develop and revise Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborate with Administrative and Medical Staff to maintain patient care standards related to Infection Control.
• Initiate and participate in programs and projects that enhance Infection Control within Diaverum Clinics.
• Prepare monthly, half-yearly, and annual infection control reports for the Medical Director, Infection Control Specialist, Infection Control Committee, administration, and required departments.
• Review environmental cleanliness and report concerns to the Infection Control Coordinator and Department Heads for resolution.
• Investigate significant outbreaks to identify the source and resolution in consultation with the Infection Control Specialist and Medical Director.
• Ensure staff compliance with approved international accreditation standards.
• Identify and address any occurrences that affect patient, staff, or visitor safety.
• Communicate and complete infection control formats requested by MOH.
• Interact with physicians, nurses, department managers, occupational health, and other staff to resolve infection control problems and identify opportunities to improve service and reduce costs.
• Hold regular meetings with clinic Head Nurses and Medical Doctors to evaluate and improve infection control issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions (reported to Head of Infection Control).
• Follow up on pre-employment health screening of clinic staff and monitor staff and patients’ serology and vaccination where applicable.
• Prepare comprehensive quarterly infection reports and benchmark infection data between clinics.
• Conduct regular infection control audits and implement necessary improvements.
• Perform other applicable tasks within the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Medical Sciences or Public Health, or related field.
• Must have completed special coursework in epidemiology, infection control, or related area.
• A recognized Professional Nursing Licensure from the country of origin.
• A Certificate Board in Infection Control is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years continuous nursing experience, preferably in dialysis, with at least 2 years of recent direct infection control experience in an acute care setting or related facility.
• For non-nurses, favorable to have 2 years of recent infection control experience in an acute care setting or related facility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead infection prevention programs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Languages

Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

IT Skills

Computer operating experience and MS Office skills are required.

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven and growing healthcare organization that values competence, inspiration, and passion.

Join a global team where your contribution matters — and where every role supports the delivery of life-enhancing renal care.