Infection Control Practitioner - Soweto at Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

Job Summary:

To develop delivery plans related to infection control, ensuring practice integration and operational implementation through successful prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread. Systematically collecting, analysing, and interpreting health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Nursing degree/diploma.
• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Registered Nurse.
• Successful completion of Basic Infection Control Course and maintain ongoing certification.
• Current membership for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Recognized Associations advantageous.
• Previous experience would be advantageous in a Health Facility/Hospital environment/public health facility.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of epidemiology and application of Public Health practices in an acute care Hospital environment
• Demonstrated Clinical expertise and ability to teach and educate all stakeholders to combat disease transmission including (2) two years in a leadership capacity.
• Infection Control Practice, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Microbiology or Epidemiology, surveillance experience preferred.
• Excellent Problem-Solving, Conflict Resolution, Effective Organizational, Interpersonal, Customer Service, Time Management and Communication Skills Computer proficiency