Overview

Infection Prevention and Control Manager Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Mediclinic Constantiaberg

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at the hospital level

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and
Control

Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings

Ensure adherence to statutory bodies

Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material

Influence and equip hospital teams to understand and comply to IPC
policies and principles

Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in
the absence of the Patient Safety Manager

Continuous professional development

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL

EDUCATION:

Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

DESIRED

EDUCATION:

Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in
IPC

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
: 3-5 Years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner

DESIRED

EXPERIENCE:

1 – 2 years IPC related work, supervision of a
small team

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Conducting a system analysis of healthcare,associated infections and institute preventative measures
  • Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions
  • Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
  • IPC surveillance and risk identification
  • Report writing skills
  • Identification; investigation and management of outbreaks
  • Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
  • Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology

    • Title: Infection Prevention and Control Manager

    Company: Mediclinic Constantiaberg

    Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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