Infection Control Officer Job at Lenmed Private Hospitals

Main Focus Areas

• The Group is committed to creating places of healing for their communities, focused on attracting the best expertise and dedicated to building a steadfast, devoted team. The Infection Control Coordinator will be responsible to plan, develop and implement an infection control programme for the hospital using infection control standards and international best practice

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

• Aid and assist all hospital employees in managing the prevention, identification and control of infectious issues in patients and employees.
• Plan, develop and implement an infection control Programme in keeping with the updated control standards
• Notify the Department of Health timeously of diseases where applicable
• Organize regular infection control committee meetings and document the proceedings
• Maintain an up-to-date infection control file that is available and accessible to all nursing and house-keeping staff
• Conduct audits/ risk audits and action infection control critical non-conformances

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

• A relevant nursing qualification in Infection control (1 year Diploma) or 6 months Infection Control certificate.
• At least 3-5 years hospital experience in an Infection control post
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations
• Compulsory BLS certification
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Flexible working hours

Deadline:27th October,2026