Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Coordinator at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

Leading and coordinating the hospital infection prevention & control programs, and upholding clinical quality and patient safety performance standards, in line with the Hospital protocols and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• IPC Program Management
  • Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate IPC Program management and communication
  • Make routine rounds/ audits to units for case findings, review and supervision of the implementation of Infection control standards.
  • Assess risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease and report any potentially controversial findings or issues with widespread impact, including coordinating with PHOs in monitoring outbreaks.
  • Supervise waste management program, maintaining records of sharp injury register, culture reports, and nosocomial infection register.
  • As directed, participate in and/or lead committees related to and directly impacted by infection control.
• Clinical Quality and Patient Safety
  • Coordinate investigations of incidents/ complaints, sentinel events, and data collection for corrective actions, including RCAs and action plans.
  • Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting of all quality indicators.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing infection forms, reports, evaluations, maintaining dashboards, etc. to support IPC and quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Oversee the Education of staff, including orientation and Training to ensure performance improvement on IPC and quality.
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of, and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services.
• Adhere to Government and professional standards as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Personal Specifications

•  Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN). BsN or Higher Diploma in Nursing is an added advantage
•  A valid Nursing License from NCK
•  Valid certification in BLS, ACLS.
•  Specialty training in IPC highly desirable
•  3+ years’ experience working in a busy hospital environment.
•  Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
•  Highly responsive, ethical and responsible