Job Description
Title: IPC focal
Company Name: Friendship
Vacancy: 1
Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Published: 24 Oct 2024
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ As an IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) focal person, his/her role is crucial in preventing and managing infectious diseases within the host and refugee community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. This role involves working in a challenging and resource-constrained environment to implement effective measures that safeguard the health and well-being of the vulnerable population.
∎ Adherence to IPC Guidelines: Ensure that all the staff of the hospital strictly adhere to IPC guidelines and standard protocols. Ensure that IPC protocols are followed in each section of the hospital and maintain the monthly IPC status monitoring board diligently.
∎ Hand Hygiene Promotion: Promote proper hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers, patients, and community members to prevent the transmission of infections.
∎ Environmental Cleaning and Waste Management: Monitor and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection practices in healthcare settings and the community. Implement safe waste management practices to reduce infection risk.
∎ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management: Oversee the appropriate use and availability of personal protective equipment among healthcare workers.
∎ IPC trainings, sessions, and workshops: Conduct need based trainings, workshops, and sessions on IPC with the hospital and project staff.
∎ Community Engagement: Engage with the host and refugee community to raise awareness about infection prevention and control measures, address concerns, and foster a sense of ownership in promoting health and hygiene practices.
∎ Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with other health and humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective response to infectious disease outbreaks and other health emergencies.
∎ Regular monitoring of IPC measures and ensure that IPC protocols are followed properly by all the staff and the patients in the hospital
∎ Maintain constant liaison with the Cox Bazar based Friendship management and field team and local regulatory bodies.
∎ Support the hospital in charge in efforts to maintain a positive organizational climate with the highest professional and ethical standards.
∎ Support planning and coordination of program and its activities.
∎ Support growth and program development.
∎ Ensure that all standardized forms are used and guidelines are followed strickly.
∎ Develop and maintain a transparent and supportive communication structure with colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of relevant activities and requirements.
∎ Keep updated records and create reports or proposals.
∎ Administer team meetings and take notes/actions.
∎ Initiate procurement of necessary IPC related items in consulting with hospital incharge; Keep constant follow up of the PR.
∎ A degree in public health or a related field with a focus on infection prevention and control.
∎ Previous experience in infection prevention and control, preferably in humanitarian settings or with vulnerable populations.
∎ Familiarity with IPC guidelines, protocols, and best practices in refugee settings.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate healthcare workers and community members, considering potential language and cultural barriers.
∎ Proficiency in English and local languages is preferred for effective communication.
∎ Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and refugee populations.
∎ Sound knowledge on PSEAH and child safeguarding policies.
∎ Responsible for:
∎ As an IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) focal person, his/her role is crucial in preventing and managing infectious diseases within the host and refugee community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. This role involves working in a challenging and resource-constrained environment to implement effective measures that safeguard the health and well-being of the vulnerable population.
∎ Adherence to IPC Guidelines: Ensure that all the staff of the hospital strictly adhere to IPC guidelines and standard protocols. Ensure that IPC protocols are followed in each section of the hospital and maintain the monthly IPC status monitoring board diligently.
∎ Hand Hygiene Promotion: Promote proper hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers, patients, and community members to prevent the transmission of infections.
∎ Environmental Cleaning and Waste Management: Monitor and ensure proper cleaning and disinfection practices in healthcare settings and the community. Implement safe waste management practices to reduce infection risk.
∎ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management: Oversee the appropriate use and availability of personal protective equipment among healthcare workers.
∎ IPC trainings, sessions, and workshops: Conduct need based trainings, workshops, and sessions on IPC with the hospital and project staff.
∎ Community Engagement: Engage with the host and refugee community to raise awareness about infection prevention and control measures, address concerns, and foster a sense of ownership in promoting health and hygiene practices.
∎ Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with other health and humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective response to infectious disease outbreaks and other health emergencies.
∎ Activities:
∎ Regular monitoring of IPC measures and ensure that IPC protocols are followed properly by all the staff and the patients in the hospital
∎ Maintain constant liaison with the Cox Bazar based Friendship management and field team and local regulatory bodies.
∎ Support the hospital in charge in efforts to maintain a positive organizational climate with the highest professional and ethical standards.
∎ Support planning and coordination of program and its activities.
∎ Support growth and program development.
∎ Ensure that all standardized forms are used and guidelines are followed strickly.
∎ Develop and maintain a transparent and supportive communication structure with colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of relevant activities and requirements.
∎ Keep updated records and create reports or proposals.
∎ Administer team meetings and take notes/actions.
∎ Initiate procurement of necessary IPC related items in consulting with hospital incharge; Keep constant follow up of the PR.
∎ Skill and Competencies :
∎ Educational Qualificsation:
∎ A degree in public health or a related field with a focus on infection prevention and control.
∎ Experience:
∎ Previous experience in infection prevention and control, preferably in humanitarian settings or with vulnerable populations.
∎ Knowledge:
∎ Familiarity with IPC guidelines, protocols, and best practices in refugee settings.
∎ Communication Skills:
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate healthcare workers and community members, considering potential language and cultural barriers.
∎ Languages:
∎ Proficiency in English and local languages is preferred for effective communication.
∎ Cultural Sensitivity:
∎ Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and refugee populations.
∎ PSEAH and Child Safeguarding Policies:
∎ Sound knowledge on PSEAH and child safeguarding policies.
∎ Read Before Apply
∎ “FRIENDSHIP is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and employees, Donors, visiting Doctors, visiting Journalists, visitors, beneficiaries including communities where we work and volunteers/interns. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with, has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure fully include background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding. FRIENDSHIP is an equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us. Any personal persuasion will result in a disqualification of candidature”.
∎ Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Company Information:
∎ Friendship
∎ K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road (Kalachadpur), Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
∎ https://friendship.ngo/
Address::
∎ K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road (Kalachadpur), Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
∎ https://friendship.ngo/
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 30 Oct 2024
Category: NGO/Development
