Senior Infection Control & Hygiene Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Hygiene Compliance Officer for our network of healthcare facilities in Polokwane. You will develop and oversee comprehensive hygiene and infection control programs, conduct audits across clinical areas, and ensure compliance with national and international standards.

You will train staff, investigate outbreaks, and liaise with regulatory bodies to maintain accreditation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing, Microbiology, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field.
• At least 6 years in infection control or hygiene management within healthcare.
• Knowledge of infection control principles, epidemiology, and hospital sanitation.
• Experience developing and implementing healthcare hygiene policies.
• Familiarity with NABH, JCI accreditation standards.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• CIC certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive hygiene and infection control programs for healthcare facilities.
• Conduct regular audits of clinical areas and spaces to assess hygiene compliance.
• Ensure adherence to sterilization, disinfection, and waste management protocols.
• Investigate outbreaks or clusters, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training programs on infection prevention and control.
• Maintain detailed records of audits, training, incidents, and compliance activities.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to meet accreditation standards.
• Manage inventory and safe use of disinfectants and infection control equipment.
• Advise on facility design and renovations to enhance hygiene measures.
• Stay current with research and guidelines in healthcare-associated infection prevention.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Hygiene Compliance Officer for our network of healthcare facilities in Polokwane. You will develop and oversee comprehensive hygiene and infection control programs, conduct audits across clinical areas, and ensure compliance with national and international standards.

You will train staff, investigate outbreaks, and liaise with regulatory bodies to maintain accreditation and patient safety.