Infection Control Officer

Minimum required knowledge & experience: Requiring professional diploma or university degree 3 - 5 years work experience in a similar field Good knowledge of written and spoken English Good computer skills Good analytical skills Standard function description: Assists the hierarchy in running support or operational activities for specific sectors Maintains contacts with external interlocutors Contributes to the implementation / running of specific projects / programs Performs various office duties on the computer Ensures follow up and updates of specific files independently SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES · Reports directly to Head Nurse · Is responsible for the management of the Hospital and Postop Center functions in relation to the surveillance, prevention and control of nosocomial infections · Is responsible to develop infection control guidelines/protocols that are relevant to WTTC · Is responsible for collection of data about nosocomial infection through regular rounds to the patient wards · Assists in surveillance, analysis, and reporting of nosocomial infections and assisting in educating employees about infection control measures. · Compiles information on epidemiologically significant organisms and nosocomial infection data from monthly reports to the committee · Reviews patient records, microbiology reports and admission reports to ensure proper reporting, precautions and other control measures · Prepares narrative and statistical reports · Serves as a member of the Infection Control Committee · Consults with the Infectious Diseases prevention Consultant and is responsible for implementation of recommendations and protocols · Assists with the implementation of policies and procedures related to infection control practices and standards · Provides education to both medical and non-medical staff to reinforce established infection prevention and control measures · Works alongside the Teaching Nurse in educational programs for the prevention and control of infection for all relevant staff. · Maintains a close liaison with the Head Nurse to monitor infections and exposures among the staff, both occupational and non-occupational in nature · Supervises and advises on isolation precautions. · Works with the Surgical Team to identify, investigate outbreak of infections · Liaises with infection prevention and laboratory staff of both hospitals to understand and update self with the current and practical practices. · Abides by ICRC policies and procedures