Infection Prevention And Control Manager

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Manager to implement a functional IPC programme at the hospital level. The role focuses on managing IPC risks, ensuring compliance with health standards, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a nursing qualification and relevant IPC experience, along with strong analytical and auditing skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a hospital as a healthcare practitioner.
• 1-2 years IPC-related work and team supervision desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Conduct audits and ensure adherence to IPC policies.
• Identify training needs and support quality initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Report writing

Knowledge of IPC principles

Auditing

Education

Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

Formal IPC course / 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-oriented, 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, analyze, 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.
• Engage in 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 instituting preventative measures.
• Interpretation and application of 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.