Control Manager

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