Infection Prevention And Control Practitioner

Mediclinic Nelspruit; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mbombela is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Officer. You will implement and manage the IPC program, ensuring compliance with health standards and regulations. A nursing qualification and at least 2-4 years in a hospital environment are essential. This role offers the opportunity to influence safety and quality initiatives within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification (degree or diploma) required.
• IPC course desired.
• Minimum of 2-4 years working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of IPC programme.
• Identify and manage risks related to IPC.
• Investigate and analyze clinical data.
• Support patient safety initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder relations.

Skills

Quality improvement methodologies

Interpretation and application of CDC definitions

IPC surveillance and risk identification

Report writing skills

Data analysis and interpretation

Education

Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

IPC course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist with the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at 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

To manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

DESIRED EDUCATION: IPC course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-4 Years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year IPC related work

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Quality improvement methodologies
• 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
• Relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
• Data analysis and interpretation