Infection Prevention Leader (IPC)

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

Job summary

Isipingo Hospital is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator to lead IPC practices, monitor infectious processes, and guide policy development. The role requires strong leadership, infection control knowledge, and collaboration with health authorities.

Responsibilities include surveillance, outbreak investigations, and staff communication to ensure patient safety. SA nursing registration and BLS are preferred; advanced computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and SA nursing registration required.
• BLS certification advantageous; strong IPC knowledge and advanced computer literacy expected.
• Experience in infection prevention and control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead infection prevention and control practices within the healthcare team.
• Monitor infectious processes, surveillance, and outbreak investigations.
• Develop and review IPC policies and procedures in collaboration with health authorities.
• Coordinate isolation measures and environmental monitoring as needed.
• Communicate IPC guidance to staff and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Organization

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Empathy

Ethical conduct

Education

Registered Nurse

Nursing Council registration

BLS certification

Advanced computer literacy

Job description

Isipingo Hospital is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator to lead IPC practices, monitor infectious processes, and guide policy development. The role requires strong leadership, infection control knowledge, and collaboration with health authorities.

Responsibilities include surveillance, outbreak investigations, and staff communication to ensure patient safety. SA nursing registration and BLS are preferred; advanced computer skills are required.