Remote Infection Prevention Strategist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Infectious Disease Prevention Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate infection control strategies across diverse settings. You will advise on PPE, conduct remote risk assessments, and provide virtual training to healthcare professionals while staying aligned with global health guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Public Health and 5+ years of infection prevention experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to work

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infection prevention and control.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive infection control strategies.
• Strong understanding of infectious diseases, microbiology, and public health principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement evidence-based infection prevention and control programs.
• Conduct remote risk assessments to identify infection sources and mitigation strategies.
• Develop educational materials and conduct virtual training sessions for healthcare professionals and staff on infection control protocols.
• Monitor, report, and analyze infection rates and trends.
• Advise on the appropriate use of PPE and disinfectants.
• Stay current with national and international guidelines on infectious disease control.
• Collaborate with public health agencies and other relevant organizations.
• Participate in outbreak investigations and response planning remotely.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health regulations and standards.

Skills

Public Health

Epidemiology

Infection Prevention

Remote Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health

Tools

Data analysis tools

Video conferencing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Infectious Disease Prevention Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate infection control strategies across diverse settings. You will advise on PPE, conduct remote risk assessments, and provide virtual training to healthcare professionals while staying aligned with global health guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Public Health and 5+ years of infection prevention experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to work