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Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) Supervisor

Job Description

Job Vacancy : Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) Supervisor    
Position Status: Full Time
Location : Ad Dahi District
Contract Duration: 1-year contract with a probation period
    
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organization providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.

Main Purpose

Plan, organize, Implement and supervise, monitor and analyze the results of an infection control program in a project or health facility, according to MSF/MoH protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

Accountabilities

  • Carry out the functions and tasks associated to infection prevention and control (IPC).
  • In collaboration with each service activity manager/supervisor, maintain and support the day-to-day implementa-tion of infection prevention and control practices includes standard precautions and risk assessment in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry and kitchen.
  • Based on a given patient-diagnosis, collaborates with the medical team to evaluate the need and support for IPC implementation, if needed, for transmission-based precautions (air, droplet and con-tact).
  • In collaboration with the service supervisor, implement transmission-based precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when indicated, and monitor adherence.
  • Provide regular clinical and technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related is-sues using existing tools such as audits, checklists, or surveillance. 
  • Ensure that organizational aspects in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc…), the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the healthcare facility and together with the Logistics Manager and Water and Sanitation Supervisor, that the essential WatSan requirements are available in the health struc-tures. 
  • Improve compliance with aseptic care technique and the correct use of antiseptics, detergent and disinfectants, through training and audits. 
  • Ensure quality, correct and rational use of IPC material and equipment and monitor consumption in-cludes cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc. 
  • As core member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, make sure the meeting is regular, lively and pro-active, facilitating the development and following up the Infection Prevention and Control Action Plan. 
  • Participate and coordinate actively in other group/ as Antimicrobial Stewardship and Quality of Care. 
  • Provide effective response in case of epidemics and MDRO alert/outbreak and activation of contingen-cy plan and outbreak response committee. 
  • Active participation to nursing care regarding IPC aspects.
  • Elaborate regular reporting, and meeting minutes to have updated and reliable information about IPC activities.
  • Carry out administrative tasks together with HR regarding staff recruitment, training/induction, evalua-tion, potential detection, coaching, development and communication to ensure both level, the sizing and the amount of knowledge required. 
  • Organize and coordinate the supervision of the team under his/her responsibility and participate in the associat-ed HR processes of evaluation.
  • Shares regular feedback/reports to IPC committee and concerned Supervisors, NAM, MAM, MTL, PMR and staff as needed on positive and points to be improved.

Note :

  • IPC standard precautions include Hand Hygiene, risk assessment at point of care, appropriate patient place-ment, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, sterilization, aseptic technique, safe handling of labora-tory samples, waste, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, safe linen man-agement, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients.
  • WatSan essential requirements include water supply, solid waste, medical waste management and water waste treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead bodies management, and vector control.
  • Transmission-based Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection prevention 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).

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

  • Perform SIPCA evaluation with workplan to be followed for improvement of IPC in the departments supported by MSF
  • Implementation of hand hygiene observation tool and support the staff to reach objectives
  • Establish and ensure regular meetings of the IPC committee in the hospital.
  • Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Surveillance (Conducts on-going investigation and documentation of infection through review of admission diagnoses, microbiology culture result, isolation orders, patient records and post discharge surveillance, Conducts Risk Assessment in the project to identify those epidemiologically im-portant infections, infection sites, and associated devices, procedures and practices, Collaborates with Antibiotic Stewardship Doctor in monitoring antibiotic use, MDRO and outbreak investigation and management.
  • Under the supervision of the NAM , organize, communicate and prepares monthly statistical data and presenta-tions & minutes of meeting/agenda in the infection control meetings.
  • Prepare and follow up the annual Infection Control Action Plan.
  • Performing hygiene & sterilization order monthly.

Requirements

Education    

  • Essential: Nursing or Midwife diploma /bachelor 
  • Preferable: Certificate or Degree in IPC

Experience    

  • Preferable: Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs
  • Experience in IPC, OT, or Intensive Care Unit is an asset

Languages        

  • English and Arabic language essential

Knowledge    

  • Essential - Computer literacy (word, excel and internet) if not, then the mission need to provide the training to allow the supervisor to be able to manage the position

Competencies    

  • Results and Quality Orientation L2
  • Teamwork and Cooperation L2
  • Behavioural Flexibility L2
  • Commitment to MSF Principles L2
  • Stress Management L2

How to Apply

All interested candidates should submit a CV and Cover Letter in English and an copy of supporting documents (diploma, updated medical, License, working certificates, and another relevant certificates) through the following link:

https://forms.gle/d5ZyJBdkaV8uXMcN6 
    
Notice: 

  • Deadline for the submission of the application is March 16th, 2025.
  • Only applications that are complete and in English will be considered.
  • Only short-listed candidates of application will be contacted.
  • Test and interview will be both conducted in English.