Infection Prevention and Control Mentor Officer- Afghan Female Only
Ensure effective implementation of IPC guidelines and training
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Overview
Ensure effective implementation of IPC guidelines and training
You have:
- Completed 14 grade education from recognized institute
- 2+ years of relevant work experience working in a health care facility as clinician, midwife, nurse etc
- Experience in emergency response, including rapid assessments and needs analysis
- Experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian contexts
- Ability to work in fast-paced and extreme conditions
- Profound cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of IPC
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
- Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
- Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
- Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Job Description
- Ensures the effective implementation of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC guidelines through its advocacy and strict adherence, including the appropriate use of PPE as and when required. - Works independently and seeks support/advice when challenged. Proactive at ensuring all duties on shift are completed by the team and ongoing activities are relayed to the incoming shifts at targeted clinics. - When required, undertakes hands-on skills transfer, disinfection and other tasks of the waste managers, sprayers, chlorinator, and training of health care workers etc. - Coordinates IPC senior officer and manager to organize and maintain adequate stock of IPC materials to be used at target health facilities on a daily basis, routine monitoring and reporting on the consumption of IPC materials at the Hospital to the IPC Manager. - Work closely with the IPC senior officer to identify and develop refresher trainings for clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure continued awareness of the IPC guidelines adopted by the health facilities and IRC/MOPH. - Follows and supervises the daily activities of the IPC with clear guidance and orientation, guiding the both clinical and non-clinical teams on procedures and protocols for safe handling of patients, visitors and waste. - Support the health facilities ensure that triage, screening and isolation procedure at the health facilities are followed - Work with EH engineers to ensure that the environmental controls to support IPC meet the required IPC standards. - Work with health facilities senior management to set up and mentor the IPC committees and IPC focal persons for each of the health facilities IRC will be supporting. - Conduct regular monitoring of IPC progress for each of the health facility and take quick action in case the protocols are not followed.
Qualifications
- Completed 14 grade education from recognized institute - 2+ years of relevant work experience working in a health care facility as clinician, midwife, nurse etc - Experience in emergency response, including rapid assessments and needs analysis - Experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian contexts - Ability to work in fast-paced and extreme conditions - Profound cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of IPC - Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently - Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations - Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively - Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to implement IPC guidelines in a challenging environment? | This question helps the interviewer understand your practical experience and problem-solving skills in IPC enforcement. | Share a specific example where your actions directly improved infection control. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing IPC in a busy health facility? | This assesses your organizational skills and ability to work under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to motivate healthcare workers to adhere to IPC protocols? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a team member repeatedly violates IPC procedures? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've adapted IPC training for a diverse audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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