CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL)

Job Overview

The KZN Department of Health is seeking a Clinical Programme Coordinator (Infection Prevention and Control) at the Amajuba Health District Office. Responsibilities include planning and implementing IPC programmes, monitoring the National IPC Strategic Framework, training staff, supervising PPE adherence, and supporting waste management and decontamination protocols. Requirements include a nursing degree or diploma, current SANC registration, at least 9 years of nursing experience, a valid driver's license, computer literacy, and supervisory experience or an IPC qualification. Applications must be submitted via Z83 with a CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate B Degree / National Diploma or equivalent qualification in nursing
• Minimum of 9 years of appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience
• Current registration with SANC
• Valid Driver’s License (Minimum Code EB)
• Computer Literacy
• Current and previous work experience endorsed by Human Resources validating the experience
• At least one (01) year experience in Supervision/Management OR One (01) year qualification in Infection Prevention and Control from a recognizable institution of higher learning
• Report writing abilities
• Financial Management skills
• Empathy and counselling skills and knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• An understanding of the challenges facing the public sector
• An ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with timeframes
• Proven initiative, decisiveness and the ability to acquire new knowledge swiftly

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement an infection prevention and control program in keeping with the IPC standards
• Monitor implementation of the National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic Framework
• Train and capacitate employees of Infection Prevention and Control practices to develop the necessary insight and sustain an environment conducive to Infection Prevention and Control needs
• Organize regular Infection Prevention and Control committee meetings and document the proceedings
• Ensure the adherence / supervision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing for employees and members of the public when needed
• Support facilities in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to IPC waste management, environmental health, cleaning as well as decontamination of medical devices
• Participate in annual ICRM/IHRM and IPC Risk assessments to ensure adherence to IPC standards
• Capacitate facility IPC champions and schedule quarterly meetings to identify gaps within the IPC program
• Monitor facility compliance with conducting awareness campaigns as per WHO and National Department of Health calendar

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