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PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, one of the leading Mission Hospitals, works to promote the well-being of all people through the provision of affordable, comprehensive healthcare services while witnessing the Love of Jesus Christ through healing. We provide the following specialized services: General Medicine, Ophthalmic, Orthopedic, Dental, and Renal.
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The Hospital is soliciting 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 of the use of MS Office packages.
i. Maintain communication with all sections and departments of the hospital as well as without side public health offices.
ii. 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.
iii. Maintains hygiene programs with ongoing education and evaluation of current hygiene practices.
iv. Spearheads and coordinates IPC Committee meetings.
v. Encourage and provide support for research projects related to IPC.
vi. Ensure that all staff attend IPC training and maintain records.
vii. Provide specialist advice to all hospital staff in respect to improving patient care and reduction of hospital-associated infections.
viii. Work with other healthcare workers in the investigation and control of outbreaks or increased incidents of infection in primary and secondary care.
ix. Undertake research to recommend, implement and monitor policies and procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection, and decontamination of personnel, instruments, and equipment.
x. Monitor and investigate known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain the outbreak.
xi. Infection control practitioners educate patients and their families, hold community or public outreach sessions regarding disease prevention and conduct education sessions for hospital employees.
xii. Evaluate and audit sterilization and disinfection methods and recommend changes as necessary.
xiii. Ensure that staff are oriented on infection prevention and control procedures as well as ongoing training as required.
xiv. Evaluate each area within the Hospital setup to ensure policies are being followed and make recommendations on improvements.
xv. 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.
xvi. Participate in the collection of surveillance data.
xvii. Participate in the development of educational programs for all staff, assess and identify training needs and develop training packages to meet those needs.
xviii. Evaluate and review training as appropriate on national and international issues which have a direct effect on Infection Prevention and Control.
xix. 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.
xx. Implement disease outbreak intervention procedures in affected areas of the hospital and notify the appropriate public health authorities in the event of an outbreak.
xxi. Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned.
xxii. Oversee Occupational Safety & Health activities.
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For more details and how to apply, please visit the Hospital website.
Website: www.pceakikuyuhospital.org
The application deadline will be on 30th April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. (Those who applied earlier need not apply)
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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