Job Description: To ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at the hospital level Job Responsibilities: Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings Ensure adherence to statutory bodies Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material Influence and equip hospital teams to understand and comply to IPC policies and principles Job Requirements: Computer literate (Microsoft Office) IPC surveillance and risk identification Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits) Report writing skills Conducting a system analysis of healthcare,associated infections and institute preventative measures Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions