Job Description
Title: IPC Focal/Coordinator
Company Name: Friendship
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ A degree in public health or a related field with a focus on infection prevention and control.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ As an IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) focal person in the Rohingya refugee context, his/her role is crucial in preventing and managing infectious diseases within the 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 healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and health posts, strictly adhere to IPC guidelines and standard protocols.
∎ 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 and staff in healthcare facilities and community settings.
∎ Community Engagement: Engage with the 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
∎ Ensure the smooth running of the clinic including set-up, support staff supervision, security, maintenance, and liaison with landlords, contractors, and suppliers
∎ Maintain constant liaison with the Cox Bazar based Friendship management and field team and camp based regulatory bodies including CiC, ACiC, Site Management, and Community Health Working group
∎ Support the PMs, SRHR specialist efforts to maintain a positive organizational climate with the highest professional and ethical standards
∎ Support and follow through on administrative requirements
∎ Support planning and coordination of program and its activities
∎ Support national recruitment drive for long term strategy, including interviewing and inducting applicants.
∎ Support growth and program development
∎ Ensure that all standardized forms are used and guidelines are followed strickly
∎ Work with the Program Manager to ensure a cash flow plan is established and there is sufficient cash access at the clinic.
∎ Maintain spend tracking system
∎ Support Base Logistics and Logistics Assistant with ad hoc procurement requests and stock replenishment.
∎ 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
∎ Manage staff scheduling to enable clinics to be open 24hours
∎ Administer team meetings and take notes/actions.
∎ Ensure technology is used correctly for all operations (video conferencing, presentations etc.)
∎ Assist with set up of facilities staff accommodation/housing/transport
∎ Initiate procurement of necessary items in consulting with SMO/ facility in charge; Keep constant follow up of the PR and Monthly Fund Requisitions and also ensure that all the logistics reaches in time
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 30 to 35 years
∎ 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.
∎ Communication Skills: 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.
∎ Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and refugee populations
Salary: Negotiable
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 7 Aug 2023
Company Information:
∎ 1 Aug 2023
∎ Friendship
∎ Address : K-14/2A, Baridhara North Road (Kalachadpur), Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh
∎ Web : www.friendship.ngo
Category: NGO/Development
: “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.
