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Infection Control Specialist
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a prominent healthcare provider, is seeking a dedicated and expert Infection Control Specialist to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and safety across its facilities. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to public health from the comfort of your home. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Your role will involve risk assessment, policy development, staff education, and surveillance of infectious diseases. Key responsibilities include designing and updating infection control protocols, conducting audits and investigations, and advising clinical staff on best practices. You will also analyze infection data, identify trends, and implement targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing, microbiology, or public health, with specialized training and certification in infection prevention and control. Extensive knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, sterilization techniques, and aseptic practices is essential. Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively train and collaborate with healthcare professionals at all levels. You must be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities. This role requires a proactive approach to safeguarding patient and staff health, contributing to a safe and secure healthcare environment. While the role is remote, it focuses on enhancing infection control measures for facilities serving the Mlolongo, Machakos, KE area and ensuring adherence to national and international health standards.
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Infection Control Specialist
Posted 18 days ago
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Our client, a leading healthcare institution committed to maintaining the highest standards of public health and safety, is seeking a dedicated and expert Infection Control Specialist. This crucial role is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute your specialized knowledge from any location. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing infection prevention and control programs across various healthcare settings. Your primary duties will include conducting risk assessments, developing and revising infection control policies and procedures, monitoring compliance with established guidelines, investigating outbreaks of infectious diseases, providing staff education and training on infection control best practices, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline. A Master's degree and relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIC - Certification in Infection Control) are highly desirable. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in infection control and epidemiology is required, with a strong understanding of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and evidence-based prevention strategies. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively educate and collaborate with healthcare professionals at all levels. As this is a fully remote position, you must be a highly organized, self-motivated individual with the ability to manage your time and workload effectively and independently. Proficiency in data analysis, surveillance software, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., CDC, WHO) is necessary. This is an invaluable opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety and public health within a respected organization, working remotely to support vital infection control efforts.
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