Infection Prevention and Control Manager

Mediclinic; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner to implement and maintain IPC programs at hospital level. Responsibilities include risk management, adherence to guidelines, and training development. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background and IPC qualifications, with experience in a hospital environment for effective leadership in compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification required, preferably with IPC qualification.
• 3-5 years of hospital experience as a professional healthcare practitioner.
• 1-2 years of IPC-related supervision experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mitigate risks related to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Investigate and interpret clinical data for action.
• Support patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis and interpretation

IPC surveillance and risk identification

Report writing skills

Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles

Auditing compliance

Conducting system analysis

Computer literate

Knowledge of statutory requirements

Education

Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

Formal IPC qualification

Post Graduate Diploma in IPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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

• Nursing qualification (degree or diploma); Formal IPC qualification
  
  

Desired Education

• Post Graduate Diploma in IPC
  
  

Required Experience

• 3-5 Years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner
• 1 – 2 years IPC related work, supervision of a small team
  
  

Desired Experience

• 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