Infection Prevention Officer

This position is contingent on contract award.

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Infection Control Officer to develop implement and monitor infection prevention and control programs within a healthcare setting. This role involves educating staff assessing infection risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient safety and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures in accordance with national and local guidelines.
• Conduct regular infection surveillance and data collection to identify infection trends and outbreak investigations.
• Educate and train healthcare staff on infection control practices protocols and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure effective implementation of infection control measures and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Perform risk assessments to identify infection control needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of infection control activities investigations and outcomes.
• Act as a resource for staff and patients regarding infection prevention practices and provide guidance on best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards accreditation requirements and quality improvement initiatives related to infection control.
• Review and analyze infection control data to develop reports and communicate findings to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Stay updated on current trends and research in infection control to continuously improve practices within the organization.

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements / Certifications :

Education Required :

A graduate or higher-level degree bachelors degree associate degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Physical Requirements :

Other Special Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws

International Health and Medical Serivdes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1