Infection Prevention and Control Manager
Infection Prevention and Control Manager
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Mediclinic Worcester Worcester South Africa
Closing date: 13/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Liezel Alberts
Reference number: 61568
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The IPC manager works across the hospital and ensures the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control programme at the hospital. They identify and manage infection risks and provide training to staff as well as reports to management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Identify mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
- Investigate analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
- Manage and oversee IPC audits and ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements.
- Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
- Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager)
- Manage key stakeholder relations
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Professional Nurse qualification and IPC qualification
DESIRED EDUCATION
N/A
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
1 year IPC link nurse experience
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
N/A
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Conducting a system analysis of healthcare-associated infections and institute preventative measures
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
- Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions
- Identification investigation management of outbreaks
- Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology
- Computer literacy (e.g. MS Office Package)
- Report writing
- Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
- IPC surveillance and risk identification
- Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
- Data analysis and interpretation
All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
