Infection Prevention and Control Manager – Lautoka

Description

Aspen Medical is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Infection Prevention and Control Manager – Lautoka. The position is responsible for the management of Infection Control Policies, Standard Procedures, provision of relevant advice and acts as a resource person to ensure a high standard of patient care and staff safety in the area of infection control.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and protocols related to infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness, and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff members involved in infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness, and antimicrobial stewardship activities.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to monitor compliance with infection control standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals across departments to coordinate infection control efforts and emergency response plans.
• Deliver training programs and educational initiatives to enhance staff knowledge and awareness of infection control and emergency preparedness measures.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of infectious diseases and outbreaks to relevant authorities.
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing, and assets, to support the successful implementation of programs.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, microbiology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification in infection control (e.g., CIC) or emergency management (e.g., CEM).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness, or antimicrobial stewardship, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of infection control principles, emergency response procedures, and antimicrobial stewardship practices.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and empower staff members to achieve program goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and educational programs.
• Experience in conducting audits, assessments, and evaluations to measure program effectiveness and compliance.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on achieving results and continuous improvement.

Contact Information

Culture: Aspen Medical offers exceptional career opportunities, exposure to exciting and cutting-edge projects and an opportunity to work with people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

Our Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities (we will contribute towards training courses of interest that will assist you in developing in your role)
• Paid Family Care leave
• On site ongoing wellness programs
• Flexible working options as applicable
• Opportunities to work and learn with/from the Aspen Global Team of experts

For any queries on the position, please contact us via email [email protected]

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds or those with disabilities who possess relevant skills and knowledge to apply

Please note application is open for Fiji Nationals only.