Infection Prevention & Control Manager — Hospital IPC Leader

Mediclinic Group; Emfuleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Gauteng seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Manager to implement a robust IPC program at the hospital level. Key responsibilities include managing IPC risks, supporting patient safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should possess a nursing qualification and have 3-5 years of experience in a hospital environment, with knowledge of IPC principles and strong analytical skills. This position is full-time and on-site, offering a permanent employment type.

Qualifications

• Essential minimum experience: 3-5 years in a hospital environment.
• 1-2 years IPC-related work preferred, including supervision.

Responsibilities

• Identify, mitigate and manage IPC risks.
• Investigate and analyze clinical data.
• Ensure adherence to statutory bodies.
• Identify training needs and develop training material.
• Influence hospital teams on IPC policies.
• Support patient safety initiatives.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Conducting a system analysis of healthcare

Interpretation and application of CDC definitions

Auditing compliance

Computer literacy

IPC surveillance and risk identification

Report writing skills

Identification and management of outbreaks

Understanding IPC principles

Data analysis and interpretation

Knowledge of accreditation standards

Quality improvement methodology

Education

Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in IPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Gauteng seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Manager to implement a robust IPC program at the hospital level. Key responsibilities include managing IPC risks, supporting patient safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should possess a nursing qualification and have 3-5 years of experience in a hospital environment, with knowledge of IPC principles and strong analytical skills. This position is full-time and on-site, offering a permanent employment type.