Infection Prevention Specialist at an International Hospital – Halcom Management Services (HMS) Full Time

Job Title: Infection Prevention Specialist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Department: Nursing

Responsibilities

• Trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare associated infections; educating employees about infection control; and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet OSHA, Public Health Department, and Center for Disease Control requirements.
• The position necessitates planning, developing, directing, implementing and evaluating infection prevention and control activities within a hospital or heath care centre.
• Supervises the infection control services for patients, visitors and staff.

Job Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• Certification in Infection Control.
• Current Registration as Registered Nurse with the Registered Nurses and Midwife Association of Nigeria
• Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a private hospital setting
• Preferably at least one year of experience in infection prevention and control
• Ability to plan and obtain objectives to ensure the development of service.
• Knowledge of techniques for data collection.
• Knowledge of nursing practice and theory.
• Good analysis and statistical collation skills with attention to detail.
• Good written, interpersonal, time management and presentation skills.
• Clear and effective communication both verbally and in writing.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2023.

Note

• Please attach your short CV and other relevant documents to your application via the link provided.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Only applications for the advertised posts will be accepted. We reserve the right not to appoint should a suitable candidate not be found.
• Only online applications will be considered.
• Late application will not be considered