Infection Control Coordinator\ منسق مكافحة عدوى

• Manages plans, organizes, coordinates, implements and evaluates a hospital wide infection control program in collaboration with the Infection Control Lead and Committee in order to improve the infection prevention and control practices within the hospital.
• In collaboration with the Infection Control Chairman and Committee to develop and monitor a process for collecting and analyzing Infection Control Data.
• Consult with the Infectious Disease Consultants in matters pertaining to clinical management of patients with Infectious Diseases.
• Develop and evaluate criteria for Health care associated infection to be used in surveillance activities.
• Analyze infection control data to evaluate and make recommendations regarding infection control practice.
• Evaluate the surveillance plan to assure the Infection Control Program is meeting the needs of the hospital.
• Evaluate the surveillance process to assure accuracy and consistency of reporting and evaluation.
• Identify and report epidemiological variations to the Infection Control Chairman and Committee and make recommendations to improve.
• Collaborate in the development of revision of infection control policies.
• Revise and review the infection control manual as appropriate, in conjunction with the infection control committee.
• Design special studies as indicated when pathogen display unusual trends.
• Initiate outbreak investigation and control measures in collaboration with the Infection Control Chairman.
• Ensure compliance with the Infection Control policies and procedures among hospital staff.
• Provide infection control orientation to new employees and coordinates the infection control education efforts of the department.
• Participate in Hospital Wide Performance Improvement activities.
• Ensure self motivation for continuous education.
• Follow all hospital related policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinating activities with visits on site and documentation daily, weekly, monthly with the following Committees:

• Requires a current RN license with Diploma/BSN preferred, OR certified medical technologist, OR a bachelor's degree in microbiology or epidemiology.
• Current Registration License from the Country of Origin required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Essential: Five years relevant experience in Infection Control. With strong knowledge.
• Desirable: Leadership Skills

Microbiology/ Epidemiology/ Nursing/ Medical Technology