Infection Control Officer
Job Description
Closing date: 09/05/2023
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Charina Villegas
Reference number: 39250
Workplace Type:
Mediclinic City Hospital | Dubai | United Arab Emirates
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To assist with the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control programme at hospital level
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- To provide leadership and management guidance on infection prevention and control matters for the allocated business units
- To provide leadership and guidance to the nursing team
- To ensure risks are identified and evidenced based practice is recommended and followed as per legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement and to mitigate risks
- To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost effective and efficient manner to enhance safe and quality patient care
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Essential: Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)
Desired: Advanced education in infection control
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential: 2-3 Years’ experience working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner
Desired: One year Infection Prevention and Control related work
Experience as an infection control practitioner / infection control nurse in a hospital
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of relevant Infection Prevention and Control principles
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to identify risks and conduct Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
- Quality management and governance standards and best practice
- Report writing skills
- Verbal and written communication skills in English
- Sound knowledge of international (e.g. CDC, NHSN) and local criteria and guidelines to identify and report health care associated infections
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family
