Job Title: Infection Control Officer (1)
Location: Likoni sub county of Mombasa
Length of contract: 3 months probationary contract with
possibility of extension
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a
humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to
populations in need.
The objective of the
activities is to increase access to quality maternal & neonatal health care
services to contribute in improving maternal and newborn outcomes.
Main purpose: To support the development, implementation, supervision & maintenance of an infection control program to contribute to the quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.
Main purpose: To support the development, implementation, supervision & maintenance of an infection control program to contribute to the quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.
To work in close
collaboration with the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WHS) Supervisor and the
Midwife Activity Manager and the Midwife Supervisor.
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
1. Maintain and support the implementation of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments (sterilization, laundry and kitchen are included), in collaboration with each service activity manager or supervisor.
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
1. Maintain and support the implementation of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments (sterilization, laundry and kitchen are included), in collaboration with each service activity manager or supervisor.
The standard precautions
include:
- Use of personal
protective equipment (PPE)
- Hand Hygiene
- Prevention of
accidental exposure to body fluids
- Safe and
appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices (including ensuring the
correct procedures/protocols for sterilization and laundry are followed)
- Waste
management (waste segregation inside the structure)
- Cleaning and
disinfection of surfaces and environment
- Respiratory
hygiene
- Individual
hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients
2. Implement and monitor
adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible
diseases when indicated, and in close collaboration with logistic team
- Based on a
given patient-diagnosis: evaluate the need for additional precautions in
collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
- Support the
implementation of isolation measures promptly when necessary
3. Implement correct ‘clean
and dirty flows’ inside the health facility as planned. It includes the flow of
staff, visitors, patients, caretakers; equipment and materials; linen; and
food. Ensure that environmental standards in the facility are respected (for
example bed spacing, number of hand washing stations etc.) in close collaboration
with logistic team
4. Ensure adherence to aseptic care techniques
5. Ensure adherence to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents
6. Performs technical supervision and gives support to the staff (sterilization, laundry, HP and kitchen are included) for IPC related issues
4. Ensure adherence to aseptic care techniques
5. Ensure adherence to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents
6. Performs technical supervision and gives support to the staff (sterilization, laundry, HP and kitchen are included) for IPC related issues
- Organise
training and coaching for all staff
- Perform audits
on regular basis
7. Check the consumption and
the quality of IPC material and equipment, including cleaning materiel and
equipment, PPE, etc.
8. Participate in the Infection Control Committee (Hygiene committee) and follow up the Infection Control Action Plan:
8. Participate in the Infection Control Committee (Hygiene committee) and follow up the Infection Control Action Plan:
- Participate and
support development of an infection control plan in collaboration with the
Infection Control Committee
- Monitor the
implementation of the infection control action plan
9. Ensure with the hospital
Logistics, and WHS Supervisor that the following essential requirements are
available in the health structure:
- Water supply,
quality and quantity
- Solid waste and
waste water treatment/disposal
- Latrines and
shower facilities
- Dead bodies
management - Vector control
- Medical waste
management
- Kitchen and
laundry
10. Meeting and reporting:
- Report any
irregularities to MAM or IPC managers or PMR
- Participate in
project meetings as necessary
- Produce report
with information & recommendations for the monthly medical reporting
- Performs
monitoring of IPC activities using existing tools such as audits,
checklist, surveillance etc.
Specificities of the
position:
Supervision: 1 (and more as context evolves) Sterilization Technician(s)
Specific objectives and activities linked to the context:
Supervision: 1 (and more as context evolves) Sterilization Technician(s)
Specific objectives and activities linked to the context:
- Responsible for
packing and autoclaving of autoclavable instruments and other materials
according to MSF protocols and autoclave manufacturers’ instructions, as well
as in coordination with the Biomed responsible, the upkeep and maintenance
of the sterilization room, autoclave, related materials and supplies.
- In
collaboration with the MWAM and Admin, participate in the testing,
interviewing and hiring of the Sterilization Technician(s).Directly
responsible for the training, supervision and evaluation of the
Sterilization Technician(s).
- Oversee the
timely rotation of sterilized packs (oldest date used first; expired dates
removed from usable supply) and materials.
Requirements:
- Nurse or
midwife (or equivalent) diploma
- Preferable:
Previous experience working with MSF or other NGOs
- Experience in
OT or Intensive Care Unit is an asset
- Mission
language essential, local language desirable
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and current registration documents before 6th January 2017, to http://uhired.me/e/job-preview/71
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)