Infection Prevention & Control Lead

Netcare; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare Olivedale Hospital in Randburg is seeking an experienced Infection Control Coordinator to lead prevention and control of infections for patients and staff. The role involves planning, developing and implementing the hospital's infection control programme using established standards.

Responsibilities include audits of environmental hygiene, infection reporting to health authorities, organizing infection control committee meetings, and delivering education on infection prevention to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with SANC
• Diploma in Infection Control or equivalent
• Experience in hospital infection prevention and control programs

Responsibilities

• Aid in managing prevention, identification and control of infections.
• Plan, develop and implement an infection control programme for the hospital.
• Report on infections to hospital management on a regular basis.
• Review environmental hygiene, linen and waste handling and document results.
• Organise infection control committee meetings and document proceedings.

Skills

Infection control

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Nursing degree

SANC registration

Diploma in Infection Control

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Netcare Olivedale Hospital in Randburg is seeking an experienced Infection Control Coordinator to lead prevention and control of infections for patients and staff. The role involves planning, developing and implementing the hospital's infection control programme using established standards.

Responsibilities include audits of environmental hygiene, infection reporting to health authorities, organizing infection control committee meetings, and delivering education on infection prevention to