Mediclinic UAE has an opening for qualified & motivated candidate for the job position of an Infection Control Officer. The selected candidate will work at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital located in Dubai. This job has recently been posted by Mediclinic and is now open for aspiring candidates.
Job Purpose of An Infection Control Officer
To assist with the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control programme at hospital level.
Job Duties of An Infection Control Officer
- To provide leadership and management guidance on infection prevention and control matters for the allocated business units.
- To provide leadership and guidance to the nursing team.
- To ensure risks are identified and evidenced based practice is recommended and followed as per legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement and to mitigate risks.
- To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost effective and efficient manner to enhance safe and quality patient care.
Who Can Apply?
Qualification
- Essential: Nursing qualification (degree or diploma).
- Desired: Advanced education in infection control.
Experience
- Essential: 2-3 Years’ experience working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner.
- Desired: One year Infection Prevention and Control related work.
- Experience as an infection control practitioner / infection control nurse in a hospital.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of relevant Infection Prevention and Control principles.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to identify risks and conduct Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance.
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards.
- Quality management and governance standards and best practice.
- Report writing skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Sound knowledge of international (e.g. CDC, NHSN) and local criteria and guidelines to identify and report health care associated infections.
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