Infection Prevention & Control Lead

Joint Medical Holdings Ltd.; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings Ltd. is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Coordinator to join the ISIPINGO HOSPITAL division. The role focuses on infection control, patient safety and leading IPC initiatives across departments.

The successful candidate will oversee surveillance, policy development, outbreak response, and collaboration with health authorities. A nursing qualification, SANC registration, and strong IPC knowledge are required with advanced computer literacy and

Qualifications

• Nursing registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Post-basic IPC qualification is advantageous
• Advanced computer literacy required
• Excellent IPC knowledge essential
• BLS certification advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead IPC surveillance, investigations and reporting
• Develop and implement IPC policies and procedures
• Coordinate infection control measures and outbreak responses
• Collaborate with health authorities and departments to manage communicable diseases
• Provide leadership and communication on IPC practices within the team

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Organization

Time management

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Empathy

Ethics

Education

Registered Nurse with South African qualification

SANC registration

Post-basic IPC qualification (advantage)

Advanced Computer Literacy

Job description

Joint Medical Holdings Ltd. is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Coordinator to join the ISIPINGO HOSPITAL division. The role focuses on infection control, patient safety and leading IPC initiatives across departments.

The successful candidate will oversee surveillance, policy development, outbreak response, and collaboration with health authorities. A nursing qualification, SANC registration, and strong IPC knowledge are required with advanced computer literacy and