• Assist in preparing infection control reports, surveillance data, and infection rates.

• Participate in developing and updating departmental policies and procedures.

• Monitor compliance with hospital hygiene and infection control standards across all departments.

• Monitor nursing practices to ensure compliance with infection control standards, including IV cannula insertion and dating, urinary catheter insertion, and wound dressing.

• Monitor nursing staff during medication administration to ensure proper infection control practices are followed.

• Monitor nursing staff’s compliance with proper medical waste segregation and disposal procedures.

• Provide guidance and support to all hospital departments on preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

• Conduct infection surveillance activities in collaboration with the Microbiology Physician.

• Conduct epidemiological assessments and investigations across hospital departments in collaboration with the Microbiology Physician to identify infection control issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Provide guidance to nursing staff regarding isolation precautions, personal protective measures, and appropriate infection control interventions for patients with infectious conditions.

• Participate in the planning and implementation of infection prevention and control programs.

• Develop and maintain an effective infection reporting and notification system.

• Participate in the selection of infection control supplies and equipment, including disinfectants and single-use items, and provide guidance on their proper use.

• Maintain accurate patient-related infection control data and surveillance records to support ongoing monitoring and reporting activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, or Nursing.

• Diploma in Infection Control.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in Infection Control or a related healthcare field.

• Relevant internal and external training courses in Infection Prevention and Control.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and observation skills.

• Ability to take ownership and responsibility.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with different hospital departments.