Halcom Management Services (HMS) – Our client, an international standard, multi-speciality, acute hospital located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2024. Facilities and services provided include: emergency care, surgical, medical, internal medicine, family medicine, renal care, gynecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, pathology, physiotherapy radiology and pharmacy. Skilled and professional staff form the foundation of a well-run hospital. The hospital will provide up-to-date facilities and services allowing our medical professionals to work efficiently and effectively.
Applications are invited from interested candidates who are customer-focused and dedicated to above-standard patient care to fill the position below:
Job Title: Infection Prevention Specialist
Location:Â Port Harcourt, Rivers
Department: Nursing
Responsibilities
- Trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare associated infections; educating employees about infection control; and the development of health system policies and procedures to ensure rigorous infection control standards that meet OSHA, Public Health Department, and Center for Disease Control requirements.
- The position necessitates planning, developing, directing, implementing and evaluating infection prevention and control activities within a hospital or heath care centre.
- Supervises the infection control services for patients, visitors and staff.
Job Requirements
- Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
- Certification in Infection Control.
- Current Registration as Registered Nurse with the Registered Nurses and Midwife Association of Nigeria
- Four years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a private hospital setting
- Preferably at least one year of experience in infection prevention and control
- Ability to plan and obtain objectives to ensure the development of service.
- Knowledge of techniques for data collection.
- Knowledge of nursing practice and theory.
- Good analysis and statistical collation skills with attention to detail.
- Good written, interpersonal, time management and presentation skills.
- Clear and effective communication both verbally and in writing.
Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Note
- Please attach your short CV and other relevant documents to your application via the link provided.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
- Only applications for the advertised posts will be accepted. We reserve the right not to appoint should a suitable candidate not be found.
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Late application will not be considered
