Temporary Technical Advisor for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Key result areas;

• Support establishment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) governance structures in focus counties- S/he will work closely with other MTaPS team members to support establishment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) governance structures in focus counties.
• Develop guidelines, SOPs and standards for IPC and HCWM during COVID-19 emergency- S/he will work with the MOH at national level and selected counties and other technical departments of the MoH to develop, adapt or revise supporting documents to enhance facility level readiness.
• Coordinate training on infection prevention and control and healthcare waste management within the context of Mpox in selected counties and health facilities- In collaboration with other technical experts on IPC, provide technical assistance to the MoH and the pool of national/county trainers to train health workers at designated counties likely to receive patients infected with Mpox and to strengthen the overall IPC and HCWM competencies and emergency management preparedness
• Monitor compliance with good waste management and IPC practices & requirements in selected counties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Medicine (MD), Infectious disease, Virology, Laboratory sciences or senior nursing expertise with understanding of mode of infection transmission and prevention.
• Degree, diploma or certification in field epidemiology, disease control, global health or any related field. 
• At least 5-year experience working in healthcare, field epidemiology or emergency management at Senior Level. Certification in emergency management is an added advantage