Advertised in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 08 December, 2023. Applications are invited for appropriate candidates in MSF – Holland International to complete fill their vacant position.
MSF – Holland International
Date Posted:
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08 December, 2023
Department:
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MSF – Holland International
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Chaman, Balochistan, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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15 December, 2023
Vacant Positions: IPC Supervisor
IPC SUPERVISOR
Presently, the MSF – Holland International Chaman is on the lookout for suitable candidates for their vacant position i.e. IPC Supervisor to join their team.
JOB Description: IPC Supervisor
Summary of position:
Provide the Implementation and supervise an infection control program in a project or health facility, according to MSF protocols, safety, and IPC measures, to ensure the quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• In collaboration with each service activity manager, maintaining and supporting the day-to-day implementation by the ward supervisor of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry and kitchen, and providing technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related issues using existing tools such as audits, checklist, surveillance.
• Implementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet, and contact transmissible diseases when indicated. Based on a given patient diagnosis, evaluating the need and supporting the implementation, if needed, for additional precautions in collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
• Supporting in the implementation as planned, the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the health facility. Ensuring that environmental standards and administrative measures in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc.) and together with the Hospital Facilities Manager and WHS Supervisor, that the essential requirements are available in the health structures
• Guaranteeing compliance to aseptic care techniques and to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants, and detergents, through training and audits.
• Checking the consumption and the quality of IPC materials and equipment, including cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc.
• As a member of the Infection Control Committee, participating actively in the lively and pro-active tenue of the meeting, supporting the development and following up the Infection Control Action Plan.
• Supervising the team under his/her responsibility and participating in the associated HR processes (e.g. recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, coaching, development and communication) to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Reporting any irregularities to NAM or IPC managers or PMR and producing reports with information recommendations for the monthly medical reporting
Note:
IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients. IPC essential requirements include water supply, solid waste and wastewater treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead bodies’ management, vector control and medical waste management.
Transmission-base-Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection control and are to be used in addition to standard precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission (contact, droplet, airborne).
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documentation) by 15 December, 2023. The job title must be clearly stated in the Subject line. MSF – Holland International provide equal Opportunity for all equally competent candidates.
