Infection Prevention and Control Manager - Milnerton, South Africa - Perfect Placement Recruitment

Perfect Placement Recruitment

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Milnerton, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

AREA:
Milnerton

SALARY:
Market Related

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:

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
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
Data analysis and interpretation
Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology