Infection Control Officer at Lenmed Private Hospitals

Main Focus Areas

• The Group is committed to creating places of healing for their communities, focused on attracting the best expertise and dedicated to building a steadfast, devoted team.
• The Infection Control Coordinator 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 audits/ risk audits and action infection control critical non-conformances and non-conformances

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
• Flexible working hours

Deadline:20th April,2026