SPH Infection Prevention Control
Lenmed Private Hospitals · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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- The Infection Prevention Control will be responsible to plan, develop and implement an infection control programme for the hospital using infection control standards and international best practice.
Key Performance Areas: include but are not limited to
- Aid and assist all hospital employees in managing the prevention, identification and control of infections issues in patients and employees
- Plan, develop and implement an infection control programme in keeping with the updated control standards
- Notify the Department of Health timeously of diseases where applicable
- Organize regular infection control committee meetings and document the proceedings
- Maintain an up-to-date infection control file that is available and accessible to all nursing and house-keeping staff
- Conduct IPC meeting / audits / risk audits and action infection control critical non-conformances
- Daily ward rounds, teaching and upskilling staff, QIP and follow up on Bluebird
- Active engagement within the hospital, working with service providers
- Complete all monthly reports
Post Requirements: include but are not limited to
- A relevant nursing qualification in Infection control 1 year Diploma or 6 months Infection Control certificate.
- At least 3-5 years hospital experience in an Infection control post
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
- Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations
- Compulsory BLS certification
- Advanced Computer Literacy
Deadline:1st September,2026