Avenue Healthcare Quality & Infection Control Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Avenue Healthcare Quality & Infection Control Coordinator Jobs in Kenya



Key Responsibilities:

IPC Program Management

  • Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate IPC Program management and communication

  • Make routine rounds/ audits to units for case findings, review and supervision of the implementation of Infection control standards.

  • Assess risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease and report any potentially controversial findings or issues with widespread impact, including coordinating with PHOs in monitoring outbreaks.

  • Supervise waste management program, maintaining records of sharp injury register, culture reports, and nosocomial infection register.

  • As directed, participate in and/or lead committees related to and directly impacted by infection control.

    Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

  • Coordinate investigations of incidents/ complaints, sentinel events, and data collection for corrective actions, including RCAs and action plans.

  • Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting of all quality indicators.

  • Perform administrative duties such as completing infection forms, reports, evaluations, maintaining dashboards, etc. to support IPC and quality improvement and accreditation activities.

  • Oversee the Education of staff, including orientation and Training to ensure performance improvement on IPC and quality.

  • Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities,
    and Implementing audit recommendations.

  • Ensure adequate knowledge of, and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services.

  • Adhere to Government and professional standards as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

  • Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

    Person Specification

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

  • A valid Nursing License from NCK.

  • Valid certification in BLS, ACLS.

  • Specialty training in Quality/ IPC is highly desirable.

  • 3+ years’ experience working in a busy hospital environment.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.

  • Highly responsive, ethical and responsible.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Avenue Healthcare Quality & Infection Control Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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