Infection Prevention and Control Manager

Medi Clinic; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking an IPC Manager to implement and maintain an Infection Prevention and Control programme in the hospital. The ideal candidate will have nursing qualifications and relevant experience, ensuring the safety and quality of patient care by managing infection risks and providing necessary training to staff. This role involves collaboration with management and oversight of compliance and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of professional nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year IPC link nurse experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage infection risks and ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols.
• Provide training to staff on infection control measures.
• Oversee IPC audits and report findings to management.

Skills

Conducting system analysis of healthcare-associated infections

Knowledge of statutory requirements and accreditation standards

Data analysis and interpretation

Report writing

Computer literacy

Auditing

IPC surveillance and risk identification

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

IPC qualification

Job description

Mediclinic Worcester| Worcester | South Africa

Closing date: 13/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Liezel Alberts
Reference number: 61568
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The IPC manager works across the hospital and ensures the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control programme at the hospital. They identify and manage infection risks and provide training to staff as well as reports to management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control

Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings

Manage and oversee IPC audits and ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements.

Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material

Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager)

Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Professional Nurse qualification, and IPC qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

3 years’ Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

1 year IPC link nurse experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile