Infection Control Specialist
Job ID:
IC2
Work Location:
Kattamya
Job Summary:
Developing, monitoring, and evaluation of all infection control
practices in order to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated
infections
Responsibilities:
• Implement MSF protocols for Infection Control measures through one on one training as well as formal training
• Supervise Infection Control measures in all departments that are in charge by MSF in Hamdaniya Hospital in collaboration with Watsan and logistics
• Coordination of Infection control activities (cleaning, sterilization, laundry, etc).
• Report on the existing situation through data.
• Stock management and ordering materials to the appropriate department.
• Follow-up of the consolidation Standard precautions.
§ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
§ Hand Hygiene
§ Prevention of needle stick injuries.
§ Safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices (Cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization)
§ Safe handling and disposal of medical waste
§ Cleaning and basic disinfection of (soiled) surfaces
§ Individual hygiene for staff, caretakers, and patients
§ Processing laundry
• Follow up on the medical staff to ensure clean/sterile procedures during medical and nursing care
• Give infection control briefing to all the new staff recruited that is recruited
Qualification:
MBBCH or Nursing with Post Graduate degree in IC. 3 years of relevant experience in a recognized hospital.