INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) SUPERVISOR

[Snuny,Iraq ]

We are seeking to employ a candidate for the following position:

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL  (IPC) SUPERVISOR

 

Place of work: Sinuni General Hospital-medical department

Deadline for application: 31.08.21

Number of Jobs: 1

 

 

Main purpose of the job:

Implementing and supervising an infection control program in a Covis-19 health facility, according to MSF protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

 

Apply MSF principles, protocols, values and internal regulation and adhere to the rules implemented within MSF-Covid-19 Centre

 

Accountabilities:

 

• In collaboration with each service activity manager, maintaining and supporting the day to day implementation by the ward supervisor of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry and kitchen, and providing technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related issues using existing tools such as audits, checklist, surveillance
• Implementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when indicated. Based on a given patient-diagnosis, evaluating the need and supporting the implementation, if needed, for additional precautions in collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
• Supporting in the implementation as planned, the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the health facility. Ensuring that environmental standards and administrative measures in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc.) and together with the Hospital Facilities Manager and WHS Supervisor, that the essential requirements are available in the health structures
• Guaranteeing compliance to aseptic care techniques and to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents, through trainings and audits.
• Checking the consumption and the quality of IPC materials and equipment, including cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc.
• As member of the Infection Control Committee, participating actively in the lively and pro-active tenue of the meeting, supporting the development and following up the Infection Control Action Plan.
• Supervising the team under his/her responsibility and participating in the associated HR processes (e.g. recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, coaching, development and communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Reporting any irregularities to NAM or IPC managers or PMR and producing reports with information recommendations for the monthly medical reporting
• IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients. IPC essential requirements include water supply, solid waste and waste water treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead bodies management, vector control and medical waste management.
• Transmission-based Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection control and are to be used in addition to standard precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission (contact, droplet, airborne).
• Supervise and monitor donning and doffing of all staff and others entering and leaving COVID-19 Isolation Centre.
• Continuos trainings on donning and doffing as well as IPC related trainings
• Together with HP, pass knowledge to patients, caretakers and staff on IPC including General Covid-19 rules.
• Ensure standard and transmission based precuations in line with MSFIPC guidelines.

We are seeking to employ a candidate for the following position:

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL  (IPC) SUPERVISOR

 

Place of work: Sinuni General Hospital-medical department

Deadline for application: 31.08.21

Number of Jobs: 1

 

 

Main purpose of the job:

Implementing and supervising an infection control program in a Covis-19 health facility, according to MSF protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

 

Apply MSF principles, protocols, values and internal regulation and adhere to the rules implemented within MSF-Covid-19 Centre

 

Accountabilities:

 

• In collaboration with each service activity manager, maintaining and supporting the day to day implementation by the ward supervisor of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry and kitchen, and providing technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related issues using existing tools such as audits, checklist, surveillance
• Implementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when indicated. Based on a given patient-diagnosis, evaluating the need and supporting the implementation, if needed, for additional precautions in collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
• Supporting in the implementation as planned, the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the health facility. Ensuring that environmental standards and administrative measures in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc.) and together with the Hospital Facilities Manager and WHS Supervisor, that the essential requirements are available in the health structures
• Guaranteeing compliance to aseptic care techniques and to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents, through trainings and audits.
• Checking the consumption and the quality of IPC materials and equipment, including cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc.
• As member of the Infection Control Committee, participating actively in the lively and pro-active tenue of the meeting, supporting the development and following up the Infection Control Action Plan.
• Supervising the team under his/her responsibility and participating in the associated HR processes (e.g. recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, coaching, development and communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Reporting any irregularities to NAM or IPC managers or PMR and producing reports with information recommendations for the monthly medical reporting
• IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients. IPC essential requirements include water supply, solid waste and waste water treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead bodies management, vector control and medical waste management.
• Transmission-based Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection control and are to be used in addition to standard precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission (contact, droplet, airborne).
• Supervise and monitor donning and doffing of all staff and others entering and leaving COVID-19 Isolation Centre.
• Continuos trainings on donning and doffing as well as IPC related trainings
• Together with HP, pass knowledge to patients, caretakers and staff on IPC including General Covid-19 rules.
• Ensure standard and transmission based precuations in line with MSFIPC guidelines.

Specific requirements for the role:

Education	–        Essential: BA Degree in Nursing Science or Midwifery –        Preferable with IPC background experience or diploma
Experience	•             Essential: Minimum experience of 2 years in a similar position •             Essential: 1 year experience Mandatory “internship” with DOH •             Essential: 1 year experience in managerial/supervisory position •             Preferable: Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs •             Desirable : Experience in OT, ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Languages	•             Essential : Fluency in English, Arabic and Kurdish
Knowledge	•             Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet) •
Competencies	•             Results and Quality Orientation L2 •             Teamwork and Cooperation L2 •             Behavioural Flexibility L2 •             Commitment to MSF Principles L2 •             Stress Management L3

                                   

 What we offer:

 

• Work opportunity paid in accordance with MSF salary grid level (07)
• Applicants under DOH contract will be remunerated in accordance to the incentive grid
• 100 % activity rate
• The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering and working with those most in need.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

ACTIVITY

MSFCH will manage COVID-19 Isolation centre in Sinuni General Hospital, Sinuni District, in order to support DOHN’s response to COVID-19 pandemic by providing lifesaving intensive care for COVID-19 confirmed severe cases.

 

ADDITIONAL INFO

As a part of the MSFCH team, you will be directly exposed to potential contact with COVID-19 patients. Therefore, all interested candidates must ensure not to have any medical pre-existing condition that would make them more vulnerable in case of contamination of the virus.

 

COVID 19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth. People with the following pre-existing medical conditions are more vulnerable to develop complications from this disease:

 

 – Age > 60 years old

– Obesity and Severe Obesity – BMI >30 and ≥ 40

– Diabetes

– Cardiovascular Disease, including hypertension, coronary disease, arrhythmia, heart failure

– Chronic lung disease (including asthma, COPD, TB), heavy smokers

– Chronic kidney or liver disease, including Hepatitis B/C

– Pregnancy

– Immunosuppression/immunocompromising conditions such as:

• Cancer treatment
• Bone marrow or solid organ transplant
• Immunodeficiency
• HIV/AIDSProlonged use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants

How to Apply:

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (CV + motivation letter + references + ID card + DOH ID Card + Diploma)

 

In the CV box at the entrance of the Sinuni General Hospital or in CV box at MSF Sinuni Office.

Or by email [email protected]

 

 

Please indicate “INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL  (IPC) SUPERVISOR” on the envelope or as email subject.

We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.

 

ENGLISH CV ONLY

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

 

You application will not be returned to you at any stage of the recruitment process

We may take down this vacancy in case we’ve reached the required number of applications