Clinical Programme Coordinator - Gauteng Department of Health

POST 31/116: CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Directorate: Nursing

DUTIES:

• Facilitate, coordinate and review National, Provincial and Regional legislation regarding infection control policies and protocols and the monitoring thereof.
• Implement and maintain an effective hospital infection control surveillance system in alignment with the infection control policies. 
• Monitor utilization of financial and human resources. 
• Promotion of awareness, develop and monitor the implementation of continuous infection control related issues. 
• Develop Infection Prevention and Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the institution.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Infection Prevention and Control reports.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Best Care Always programme.
• Undertake/conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis for management intervention.
• Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated and reported.
• Monitor the availability of protective clothing for patients and staff at all times.
• Develop an ongoing hand hygiene improvement intervention in the hospital.
• Establish and implement a system to facilitate early identification and isolation of confirmed and suspected infectious diseases.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing  after  registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• An appropriate 1 -year certificate in Infection Control from a recognized university will serve as added advantage. 
• Form part of Quality Assurance unit and assist in Quality Assurance duties. 
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 
• Good communication skills. Knowledge of infection control policies, practice and guidelines. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs. D Jones Tel No: (011) 535 3006/3012

SALARY: R497 193 – R559 686.per annum (excluding benefits)

CENTRE: Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton