Infection Prevention Specialist
Cape Town - South Africa
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention Specialist to support the implementation and monitoring of infection prevention and control standards. This role is suited to a clinically strong professional with a passion for patient safety quality improvement and healthcare compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop implement and monitor infection prevention and control programmes.
- Conduct infection surveillance audits and risk assessments.
- Investigate healthcare-associated infections and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide education and training to clinical and support staff.
- Monitor compliance with infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Compile reports and provide recommendations to management.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current SANC registration.
- Relevant qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.
- Previous infection prevention experience within a healthcare environment.
- Sound knowledge of infection prevention legislation standards and best practices.
- Strong analytical reporting and communication skills.
- Ability to influence and engage multidisciplinary teams.
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Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 days please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
IC