Nurse Clinician II

The job holder is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective, system-wide infection control program in the Polyclinics and dental clinics. He/she provides education to healthcare staff on infection control protocols and policies and develops strategies for patient education on prevailing infectious disease issues. He/she serves as a resource person and provides advice on infection control practices. He/she monitors patterns, prevalence and trends, conducts surveillance and evaluates data in infection control practices to initiate appropriate control measures. He/she supports teamwork essential for compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards through surveillance, effective prevention and control activities specific to primary care setting. Requirements • Registered Nurse • Bachelor's degree in nursing • At least 9-11 years of clinical nursing experience out of which 2 years be in an infection control setting. • Familiar with the use of epidemiological principles and procedures related to infection prevention and control. • Proactve, motivated and resulted oriented. • A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. • Effective leadership qualities. • Result orientated with good time management.