Infection Prevention and Control Manager

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