Infection Control Officer
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Job Description
The Infection Control Officer is responsible for the facility Infection Prevention
and Control (IPC) Program which is designed to provide a safe sanitary and
comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission
of communicable diseases and infections.
The Infection Control Officer role is responsible for the oversight of:
IC riskbased approach
Surveillance activities
Infectious diseases emergencies
Clinical strategies to reduce risk
Safe environment of care
Cleaning disinfection and sterilization
Communication strategies
Occupational Health and Safety (Includes employees infection
surveillance immunization exposure prevention and postexposure
evaluation; in coordination with OHS)
Experience required:
A minimum of ten 10 years experience in a hospital facility required.
A minimum of three 3 years Experience in Infection Control.
Basic understanding of care processes provided in multiple areas of the
hospital.
Preferably those who have medical background and Certification In Infection Control(CIC) or Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or Healthcare Certified Infection preventionist (HCIP) Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC) or Professional Diploma in Infection Prevention.
Employment Type
Full Time
