KUTRRH Infection Control Officer Jobs in Kenya
KUTRRH Infection Control Officer Jobs in Kenya
Duties And ResponsibilitiesProviding specialist advice to all hospital staff in respect to improving the patient care and the reduction of hospital associated infections and other infection prevention issues.
Identifying, investigating and monitoring infections and hazardous practice/ procedures which could pose health risks to patients, staff or the public.
Communicating with patient/ relatives and giving advise relating to infection prevention and control appropriately.
Implementing the annual infection prevention programme plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the Infection prevention & control Team.
Working with other health care workers in the investigation and control of outbreaks or increased incidents of infection in primary and secondary care.
Assisting in the collection and the analysis of data for surveillance/ audit in conjunction with infection prevention & control and clinical teams.
Liaising with staff who oversee quality in the hospital (Quality assurance) to ensure patient safety.
Liaising with microbiology lab and conducting of HAI surveillance and investigation of outbreaks within Hospital.
Compile HAI surveillance reports as required and give feedback to the infection prevention and control and Clinical teams and other interested parties.
Assist in implementation and compliance of policies, guidance and procedures relating to infection prevention and control in the hospital, in conjunction with other members of the infection prevention
and control team.
Participate in identifying training needs for all staff and providing education and training regarding the prevention of HAIs.
Support IPC Link persons in their roles in areas across the hospital in order to ensure IPC is an integrated part of patient/ client care.
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in applied Clinical science preferably both Nursing and Public Health or Microbiology.
Prior Clinical relevant working experience of 3 years in a similar position will be an added advantage.
Any training or courses related to infection prevention and control programme or Epidemiology is helpful
Duly Registered and licensed by the relevant body
Soft Skills
Team Player
Good communication skills
Computer Literacy
Ability to work Independently while Prioritizing task
How to Apply
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