Clinical Programme Co-ordinator Grade 1 (Infection Prevention and Control) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.

Duties

• Develop and ensure implementation of clinical practice guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in Infection Prevention Control (IPC) for use by staff and participate in surveillance and auditing. Management of risks as identified in terms of infection control and participation in outbreak investigations to give relevant inputs and advice. Ensure a well-functioning, multi-disciplinary infection control advisory committee. Manage infection prevention and control in the Central Sterilisation Services Department Provide guidance and training in Infection Prevention and Control to staff. Participation in training and research programmes relevant to the principles and management of infection prevention and control. Financial Management control and ensure compliance pertaining to Medical Waste.