Overview
Infection Prevention And Control Manager Jobs in Stellenbosch, South Africa at Mediclinic
Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates.
The Group is focused on providing specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders, and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.
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, analyze, 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 with IPC policies and principles.
Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager.
Engage in 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 instituting preventative measures.
Interpretation and application of 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.
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Title: Infection Prevention And Control Manager
Company: Mediclinic
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Category: Healthcare (Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration)
