P.C.E.A. Kikuyu Hospital, one of the leading Mission Hospitals, works to promote the well-being of all people through provision of affordable, comprehensive health care services while witnessing the Love of Jesus Christ through healing.
We
provide the following specialized services: General Medicine, Ophthalmic,
Orthopedic, Dental, and Renal.
The
Hospital is soliciting for qualified applicants for the position of IPC – OSH
Coordinator.
Essential
Qualifications
· Diploma
in Nursing.
· A
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) or Public Health will be an added
advantage.
· Registration
with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
· Kenya
Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN).
· Relevant
training in infection prevention and control (IPC).
· Valid
nursing practicing license.
· A
minimum of 6 years’ experience in Nursing.
· Must
have knowledge in use of MS Office packages.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Maintain
communication with all sections and departments of the hospital as well as with
outside public health offices.
· They
also collect, record and analyze hospital data and reports to assess the extent
of a disease outbreak in order to make the appropriate recommendations for
action.
· Maintains
hygiene programs with ongoing education and evaluation of current hygiene
practices.
· Spearheads
and coordinates IPC Committee meetings.
· Encourage
and provide support for research projects related to IPC.
· Ensure
that all staff attend IPC trainings and maintains records.
· Provide
specialist advice to all hospital staff in respect to improving patient care
and reduction of hospital associated infections.
· Work
with other health care workers in the investigation and control of outbreaks or
increased incidents of infection in primary and secondary care.
· Undertake
research to recommend, implement and monitor policies and procedures for
hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of
personnel, instruments and equipment.
· Monitor
and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine
the source and contain outbreak.
· Infection
control practitioners educate patients and their families, hold community or
public outreach sessions regarding disease prevention and conduct education
sessions for hospital employees.
· Evaluate
and audit sterilization and disinfection methods and recommend changes as
necessary.
· Ensure
that staff are oriented on infection prevention and control procedures as well
as ongoing training as required.
· Evaluate
each area within the Hospital setup to ensure policies are being followed and
make recommendations on improvements.
· Participate
in compiling and implementation of policies, guidance and procedures relating
to infection prevention and control in the hospital, in conjunction with other
members of the infection prevention and control team.
· Participate
in the collection of surveillance data.
· Participate
in the development of educational programs for all staff, assess and identify
training needs and develop training packages to meet those needs.
· Evaluate
and review training as appropriate on national and international issues which
have a direct effect on Infection Prevention and Control.
· Support
Infection Prevention and Control link persons in their roles in areas across
the hospital in order to ensure Infection Prevention and Control is an
integrated part of patient/client care.
· Implement
disease outbreak intervention procedures in affected areas of the hospital and
notify the appropriate public health authorities in the event of an outbreak.
· Perform
any other relevant duties that may be assigned.
· Oversee
Occupational Safety & Health activities.
How to
Apply:
For
more details and how to apply, please visit the Hospital website.
Website: www.pceakikuyuhospital.org
Application
deadline will be on 28th March 2023.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“PCEA
Kikuyu Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and
are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for our employees, clients,
partners and the community.”
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