Infection Prevention and Control Manager

Mediclinic Milnerton; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Milnerton is seeking a professional to ensure the implementation of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programmes. Responsibilities include managing risks, training staff, and conducting data analysis. The ideal candidate should have a nursing qualification and experience in IPC practices. This role is crucial for maintaining patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner.
• 1 – 2 years IPC related work is desired, with experience in team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional IPC programme.
• Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Investigate, analyze and interpret clinical data.
• Influence hospital teams to comply with IPC policies.

Skills

Conducting system analysis of healthcare-associated infections

Report writing skills

Data analysis and interpretation

IPC surveillance and risk identification

Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles

Auditing compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of 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 to 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

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)
• DESIRED EDUCATION : Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in IPC

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM 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 JOB 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