Remote Infection Control Strategist — Environmental Hygiene

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 780,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Infection Control Specialist to advise healthcare facilities on sanitation and infection prevention from a national remit. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring sanitation protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections.

Strong epidemiology knowledge and remote advisory skills are essential. The successful candidate will analyze data, deliver virtual training, and guide clients on disinfectants and equipment usage, contributing to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine comprehensive sanitation protocols and SOPs for healthcare facilities.
• Provide remote expert consultation on environmental hygiene, disinfection, and waste management.
• Analyze facility data (infection rates, cleaning audits) to identify risks and recommend sanitation interventions.
• Conduct virtual assessments/audits of sanitation practices against guidelines.
• Develop and deliver remote training materials for healthcare staff on sanitation and infection control.

Skills

Infection control expertise

Data analysis

Remote advisory

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing/Public Health/Microbiology/Epidemiology or related

Tools

Data analysis software

Virtual training platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Infection Control Specialist to advise healthcare facilities on sanitation and infection prevention from a national remit. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring sanitation protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections.

Strong epidemiology knowledge and remote advisory skills are essential. The successful candidate will analyze data, deliver virtual training, and guide clients on disinfectants and equipment usage, contributing to