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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.
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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
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