SPH Infection Prevention Control at Lenmed Private Hospitals

Main Focus Areas

• 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:28th April,2026