Infection Prevention and Control Nurse - 3 Positions at University of Nairobi

Ref: - AD/2/12/22

Job description

• Administer screening and enrollment questionnaire to patients in target wards/units
• Conduct screening for C. auris colonization in target wards/units
• Maintain a register of all samples collected and ensure results are received and updated on the appropriate patient records
• Ensure data is collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies with the data team
• Train and mentor clinical, auxiliary, housekeeping and environmental services (public health) staff in infection prevention and control of antifungal resistant pathogens
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports

Job specifications

• Applicant must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English
• They must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid practice license
• He or she must have at least two (2) years working experience post qualification
• Experience in donor-funded projects or clinical research
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills

Terms of appointment

The positions are distributed in the three (3) project sites. This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent.