Infection Control Practitioner Almoosa Specialist Hospital

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review laboratory reports
• Perform targeted and hospital wide surveillance for CLABSI, BSI, SSI, CAUTI, VAE, Pneumonia and other healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
• Check hospital wards daily to investigate HAIs to determine root causes and risk factors
• Perform outbreak investigation
• Perform isolation rounds in the hospital
• Observe Infection Control (IC) practices of healthcare workers throughout the hospital
• Monitor waste disposal and housekeeping practices
• Monitor cleaning & disinfection practices & use of disinfectants in the hospital
• Conduct IC education programs and in-service sessions to all hospital staff
• Prepare IC reports for regular reporting & Infection Control Committee
• Propose new ideas for effective implementation of IC policies
• Prepare monthly (or as needed) IC reports with respect to assigned deadlines
• Monitor the implementation of IC policies and procedures in accordance to IC standards
• Prepare daily/weekly forms of communicable diseases and submit to the Ministry of Health
• Perform environmental rounds and obtain environmental sampling as needed
• Follow up on water quality especially in Hemodialysis unit
• Communicate with the medical teams to discuss the patient conditions
• Report to Head Nurses any significant findings or decisions
• Follow up on exposures to blood and body fluids or infectious diseases with employee health nurse
• Respond to queries and consultations from healthcare workers during duty times and on-call schedule
• Offer patients, visitors, families, and hospital staff the needed guidance and education to apply infection control practices and ensure safe care.
• Report to the PCI Coordinator all IC activities and surveillance and follow the assignment plan for tasks and responsibilities as set by the PCI Manager
• Conduct community awareness activities and education to promote for IC practices
• Provide personalized coordinated care, and support for patients and families
• Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Computer skills (Microsoft office)
• Knowledge of infection control program
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Good verbal and written English skills
• Experience in data collection, analysis and building reports
• Willingness to grow in the field
• Ability to interact with patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to work independently within the hospital