Job Title: Infection Control Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: C-Care Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
C-Care IHK formerly International Hospital Kampala (IHK) is a tertiary, multi-specialty hospital that lays its foundation on a ‘Patient first’ ideology. It has been known for delivering leading-edge healthcare to cater for the changing needs of the growing populace and is the epitome of medical innovations and quality healthcare that offers easy connectivity and accessibility to patients from all over the East African region.
Job Summary: To oversee the development and day to day operations of an infection prevention and control program in IMC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guide assessment of IPC practices in the IMC facilities and ensure compliance with the IPC requirements for patient and staff safety.
- Oversee the hospital’s infection control and prevention programs. Work with infection prevention and control Committee, Clinical Directorate, laboratory, pharmacist, medical equipment coordinator, HOD- linen service, food service and housekeeping, operations managers, HR to oversee all aspects of the service.
- Oversee infection control/ prevention training and competence assessment of both Clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Offer expertise/ advice on challenges, new projects that involve prevention and control of infection
- Policy development and support for the hospital infection control, as per international standards.
- Manage and resolve concerns encountered by personnel in the establishment and development of the Infection control program.
- Conduct spot and planned staff assessments in practices aimed at infection control and prevention.
- Ensure that IPC Focal Persons and IMC staff are adequately trained in IPC and ensure that knowledge and practice gaps are addressed with further training and provision of necessary supplies and tools.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A diploma or degree in nursing; clinical medicine or other allied or medical field.
- Registration as a medical practitioner with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ council or equivalent statutory body.
- Specific training and experience in managing an infection prevention and control programme is an added advantage.
- At least 2 years of experience in a hospital or public health setting.
- Able to cope with a high and varied work load including emergency situations
- Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals, with patients and their families.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, clinical audit and accreditation principles, and a commitment of continuous quality improvement
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 16th July 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24