Roles & Responsibilities

Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) roles at Saudi Arabian Ministry Hospital involve implementing, monitoring, and enforcing evidence-based infection control guidelines to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Key duties include surveillance, outbreak investigations, policy development, antimicrobial stewardship, and staff education/training.

Surveillance and Monitoring: Conducting active surveillance of HAIs, monitoring environmental safety (water, food, air), and ensuring proper sterilization/disinfection techniques.

Policies and Procedures: Developing, updating, and enforcing infection control policies, and participating in committees like the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC)

Education and Training: Providing education on infection prevention to staff and promoting Basic Infection Control Skills License (BICSL) Training Program.

Outbreak Management: Investigating and controlling infection outbreaks in collaboration with public health teams.

Occupational Health: Identifying infection risks, managing staff exposure (needle sticks), and overseeing immunization programs.

Antimicrobial Stewardship: Monitoring antibiotic use and developing policies to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

These positions are crucial to specialized units, including those serving as World Health Organization Collaborating Centers (WHO-CC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council Centre for Infection Control (GCC-CIC).

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Basic Medical Qualification

MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.

2. Postgraduate Qualification (Specialty/Subspecialty)

To be classified as a Consultant, one of the following is typically required:

MD/DNB/MS/ in Microbiology, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics (relevant specialty).

Fellowship/ in Infectious Diseases or Infection Prevention & Control (Essential or strongly preferred).

Membership/Fellowship/ in Infection Control from accredited bodies (e.g., in America or Europe).

3. Professional Experience (Crucial for Consultant)

Minimum 3-5 years/ of post-board/fellowship experience as a Specialist/Consultant in Infection Control.

Recent, continuous, and documented experience in a hospital setting.

4. Certifications & Licensing

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is highly preferred or mandatory.

Valid Registration License/ from the Indian Medical Council.

DataFlow Verification (PSV): Primary source verification of all educational and experience certificates is mandatory.

SCFHS Registration/License: A "Consultant" classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (requires passing the Prometric exam).

BLS/ACLS/ certification from the American Heart Association.

5. Other Requirements

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Knowledge of national/international infection control regulations.

Company Industry

Medical / Healthcare / Diagnostics / Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

Doctor / Nurse / Paramedics / Hospital Technicians / Medical Research