Job Description

Infection control practitioners are responsible for the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases in hospitals. As such, the role of the infection control practitioner combines epidemiological and public health practices with administrative tasks. The job includes patient education and care as well as the education of medical staff regarding infection control protocols and policies.

Research and education are important functions of the job. These practitioners use scientific research to recommend, implement and monitor policies and procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment. Infection control practitioners educate patients and their families, hold community or public outreach sessions regarding disease prevention and conduct education sessions for hospital employees.

Infection control practitioners serve public health interests by implementing disease outbreak intervention procedures in affected areas of the hospital and by notifying the appropriate public health authorities in the event of an outbreak. They also collect, record and analyze hospital records and lab reports to assess the extent of a disease outbreak in order to make the appropriate recommendations for action. Infection control practitioners must communicate with all divisions and departments of the hospital as well as with outside public health offices.

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URGENTLY REQUIRED INFECTION CONTROL NURSES MALE AND FEMALE FOR HOSPITAL IN SAUDI ARABIA.

Functional Area:Medical, Healthcare, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology

Role Category:Medical Professional

Role:Medical Officer

Employment Type:Permanent Job, Full Time

Keyskills

Infection Control Nurse

Desired Candidate Profile

CANDIDATE MUST BE BSc WITH TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE,WORKING AS INFECTION CONTROL NURSE.

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