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Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner


Job Location:

Itala - Italy

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner to develop implement and monitor infection prevention strategies across a specialized cardiovascular hospital. The role plays a critical part in reducing healthcare-associated infections and ensuring compliance with national and international infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct infection surveillance activities.

  • Investigate healthcare-associated infections.

  • Develop infection prevention policies and procedures.

  • Monitor compliance with hand hygiene and isolation precautions.

  • Perform infection control audits.

  • Deliver infection prevention education and training.

  • Analyze infection trends and prepare reports.

  • Support accreditation and quality improvement initiatives.



Requirements
Education & Certification
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.

  • Infection Prevention certification preferred.

Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience.

  • Experience in infection prevention and control.

  • Cardiac hospital experience is preferred.

Skills
  • Knowledge of infection surveillance and epidemiology.

  • Data analysis and reporting skills.

  • Policy development and implementation.

  • Staff education and training abilities.

  • Attention to detail and regulatory compliance.



Benefits
  • Competitive salary paid in USD.

  • Free accommodation.

  • Transportation allowance.

  • Medical insurance.

  • Annual airfare.

  • 30 working days annual leave.

  • Public holidays.

  • Relocation support.