job description:

Institution: National University Polyclinics

The job holder is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective, system-wide infection control

program in the Polyclinics and dental clinics. He/she provides education to healthcare staff on infection control

protocols and policies and develops strategies for patient education on prevailing infectious disease issues.

He/she serves as a resource person and provides advice on infection control practices. He/she monitors

patterns, prevalence and trends, conducts surveillance and evaluates data in infection control practices to

initiate appropriate control measures. He/she supports teamwork essential for compliance with accrediting and

regulatory standards through surveillance, effective prevention and control activities specific to primary care

setting.

Requirements

Registered Nurse

Bachelor's degree in nursing

At least 9-11 years of clinical nursing experience out of which 2 years be in an infection control setting.

Familiar with the use of epidemiological principles and procedures related to infection prevention and control.

Proactve, motivated and resulted oriented.

A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Effective leadership qualities.

Result orientated with good time management.