Infection Prevention And Control Manager

Mediclinic Milnerton; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in South Africa, Gauteng is seeking a professional to ensure the implementation of an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme. The candidate will manage risks, support patient safety initiatives, and assist in training related to IPC policies. A nursing qualification and experience in a hospital setting are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification required for the role.
• Formal IPC course or relevant postgraduate diploma is preferred.
• Experience in a hospital environment as a healthcare practitioner is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain an IPC programme at the hospital level.
• Identify and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Support patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager.

Skills

Conducting a system analysis of healthcare-associated infections and institute preventative measures

Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions

Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

IPC surveillance and risk identification

Report writing skills

Identification, investigation and management of outbreaks

Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles

Data analysis and interpretation

Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards

Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology

Education

Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in IPC

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

To ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at the hospital level.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
• Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
• Ensure adherence to statutory bodies
• Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
• Influence and equip hospital teams to understand and comply with IPC policies and principles
• Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager
• Continuous professional development

Required Education

• Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

Desired Education

• Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in IPC

Required Experience

• 3-5 Years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner

Desired Experience

• 1–2 years IPC related work, supervision of a small team

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Conducting a system analysis of healthcare-associated infections and institute preventative measures
• Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions
• Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• IPC surveillance and risk identification
• Report writing skills
• Identification, investigation and management of outbreaks
• Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
• Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology