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The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating infection prevention and control programs. The role focuses on preventing, controlling, and reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) among patients, families, staff, visitors, volunteers, trainees and the community, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and accreditation standards e.g. (JCIA/HCAC), and promoting a culture of patient and staff safety.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Provides consulting services to clinical areas /facilities regarding infection prevention and control issues.
• Surveillance, prevention, and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Development, implementation, and monitoring of infection control policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Oversight of sterilization, disinfection, and waste management processes.
• Education and training to healthcare workers on infection prevention practices and topics.
• Outbreak investigation and management.
• Oversight of environmental and occupational infection control.
• Promote antimicrobial stewardship awareness (as part of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Team).
• Compliance monitoring with hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and aseptic techniques.
• Pre-construction and renovation infection control risk assessments.
• Conduct infection risk assessments in clinical settings.
• Collaborate closely with the Chairperson of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (Infectious Diseases Physician) in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating infection prevention and control activities, while coordinating with relevant hospital-wide committees, clinical teams, and departments to ensure effective implementation of IPC policies, practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Liaison with public health authorities for reportable diseases.
• Monitor and review reports on water contamination in the clinical areas.
• Oversee the procurement, selection, handling and use of sterilization and disinfection equipment/supplies.
• Conduct regular audits and clinical rounds and provide feedback to staff and leadership.
• Documentation and reporting e.g. (maintain records/ monthly IPC reports)
• Develop, implement, and monitor the unit’s operational and capital budget.
• Participate in quality improvement projects to reduce HAIs.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control is preferred.
• Total experience of 8+ years of hospital clinical experience including at least 6 years of experience in infection prevention and control.
• Valid professional license.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of Jordan MOH laws and regulatory requirements.
• Very good in English language.
• Working knowledge of statistics, microbiology, patient care practices, epidemiology, and occupational health.
• Advanced skills in data management, analysis, and report generation.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Team Facilitation Skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare information systems, electronic health records review, and clinical technologies.
• Awareness of the cost of resources and the effective use of resources principles.

Additional Requirements:

• Working Conditions: Exposure to high-stress environment, extended working hours and involving on-call duties for urgent hospital needs, be able to move throughout the facility, including standing/walking for long periods, and exposure to infectious diseases and high-risk environments.
• Compliance & Other Requirements: Adherence to KUH policies, confidentiality, ethical standards, and continuous professional development requirements.
• Quality & Research Participation: Lead and participate in hospital-wide quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives. Support infection -related KPIs and accreditation readiness.