Infection Control & Prevention Supervisor (ICU & HDU)
Job Description
Title: Infection Control & Prevention Supervisor (ICU & HDU)
Company Name: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters or equivalent degree in related subjects.
∎ Post-graduation/Training courses in Infection prevention will be prioritized.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ UNHCR aims to support the COVID-19 response of Government of Bangladesh by setting up ICU/HDU in Sadar Hospital, Cox`s Bazar to provide care to critically ill patients. The recruited staff will be seconded to Cox`s Bazar Sadar Hospital. The overall responsibility of the IPC focal person is the draft and enforce all standard IPC protocols as per the national IPC guidelines in ICU and HDU to prevent infection, prevent infection spill over and staff safety from infections
∎ Employment Status: Contractual (Six months contact)
∎ Job Location: Sadar Hospital, Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
Job Responsibilities:
∎ To implement IPC policies and practices as per the national and international guidelines for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High dependency unit (HDU)
∎ To oversee implementation of IPC programs and occupational safety in ICU and HDU to minimize the risk of infections for patients and employees.
∎ To make sure standard precautions (hand hygiene, personal protective equipment [PPE], respiratory hygiene, reuse of medical devices, sharps safety, prevention/management of sharps injuries, waste management, laundry, environmental cleaning disinfection and sterilization, isolation precautions like contact, droplet, airborne precautions) are in place.
∎ To monitor maintenance of effective aseptic techniques for health care practices at all level.
∎ To provide technical updates and competency-based trainings to all ICU & HDU clinical and support staffs in IPC programs on a regular basis using team- and task-based strategies that are participatory and include hands-on training.
∎ To advocate and collaborate with central waste management unit of Sadar hospital and other related units to gain high-level buy-in.
∎ To lead the waste collection and disposal mechanism according to national guideline and to monitor the IPC/support staffs.
∎ To identify infection hazards and analyzing and evaluating the risk associated with these hazards with the goal of determining appropriate ways to eliminate or control them.
∎ To conduct risk assessment to develop program objectives based on local epidemiology and facility priorities.
∎ Monitor (audit) health care practices against IPC standards with timely feedback to staff for the purpose of behavior change.
∎ To develop a plan to assess the effectiveness of interventions to improve patient safety at the facility (objectives met, goals accomplished, activities performed, aspects that may need improvement).
∎ To maintain professional medical standards of practice and competence, in accordance with quality initiatives of the organization.
∎ To prioritize and ensure access to materials and products essential for hygiene and safety within the parameters of available resources. Ensuring continuous procurement of adequate supplies relevant for IPC practices, including innovative equipment when necessary, as well as functioning WASH services that include water and sanitation facilities and a health care waste disposal infrastructure.
∎ To advocate for provision of a clean and hygienic patient care environment and availability of appropriate IPC materials, including for hand hygiene at point of care.
∎ To take an active role to ensure ICU & HDU roster is covered and planned, including balancing skill mix and providing coverage of 24/7. The duty hours for this position will be in accordance with GoB HRH policy.
∎ To document all administrative related policies and other such documents of similar nature as guided by the Clinical Coordinator and general administration from time to time. To recognize individual responsibility for workplace Health & Safety
∎ To maintain good communication with supporting staffs, colleagues and seniors to build an effective and cohesive IPC team.
∎ Any additional job responsibility will be given at the time of joining.
∎ Disclaimer:This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and doesn't describe all functions required ofthis job. Other duties may be assigned by the Program Coordinator, DCoM appropriately based onneeds and capacity.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 1 yearsof work experience in working experience in infection prevention & control management in anyreputed hospital/clinic.
∎ Work experience in ICU/CCU/HDU/Emergency unit will be added advantage.
∎ Knowledge and experience with working in medical emergencies or humanitarian crisis will be added advantages.
∎ Ability to work effectively under pressure in hardship situations and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
∎ Ability to work independently under minimal supervision;
∎ Languages:Bangla: Advanced, English: Basic
∎ Required Competencies:
∎ Accountability,Continuous Learning, Communication , Creativity and Initiative ,Leadership and Negotiation ,Performance Management , Planning and Organizing , Professionalism ,Teamwork , Technological Awareness ,Resource Mobilization .
∎ Language proficiency in Bangla& English
Salary:
∎ BDT 90,000.00 & Hardship Allowance BDT 15,000.00
Application Deadline: 25 Aug 2020
Company Information:
∎ 10 Aug 2020
∎ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Category: NGO/Development
Read Before Apply: Special Note:Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted or will be invited for the interview.Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature. No intermediary is allowed to expedite or facilitate such process.There is no cost involved with applying for positions with Enroute. Any solicitation of job application costs should be regarded as fraudulent.Apply Instructions:Interested candidates are requested to apply at earliest within August 25, 2020 (Selection will be based on early application).Submit complete CV with contact mobile/telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. Please mention "Job for Infection Control and Prevention Supervisor (ICU & HDU)" at top of the envelope or subject line of the e-mail. Applications should be sent to [email protected]; Or, HR & Admin, Enroute International Limited, House 257, Road: 03 (east), Baridhara, DOHS. Or, can apply Online.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 25th Aug 2020
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