Infection Preventionist

Job Purpose

Manage and coordinate the hospital’s infection prevention and control program to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff and supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across all hospital departments and specialties.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive organizational risk assessments to identify potential internal and external infection risks. This includes evaluating the likelihood and impact of various hazards to prioritize areas of focus for the annual infection prevention and control (IPC) plan.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based infection prevention and control programs.
• Carry out relevant investigations, audits, and projects to monitor and report on healthcare-associated infections.
• Support patients by making ethical and prompt decisions regarding infection prevention and contr...