Infection Prevention and Control Manager | Mediclinic
Job Location : Gauteng, Vanderbijlpark
Deadline : January 19, 2026
About the Role
The IPC Manager drives strategic clinical excellence by managing epidemiological data and ensuring 100% compliance with global infection control standards. Utilizing SAP for resource management and specialized health informatics, the manager mitigates operational risk in the hospital environment. Their leadership leverages data-driven insights to neutralize clinical threats and ensures the technical reliability of patient safety protocols within the private healthcare group.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
- To ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at the hospital level
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
- Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
- Ensure adherence to statutory bodies
- Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
- Influence and equip hospital teams to understand and comply to IPC policies and principles
- Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager
- Continuous professional development
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)
- DESIRED EDUCATION: Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in IPC
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3-5 Years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner
- DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 – 2 years IPC related work, supervision of a small team
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Conducting a system analysis of healthcare,associated infections and institute preventative measures
- Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions
- Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- IPC surveillance and risk identification
- Report writing skills
- Identification; investigation and management of outbreaks
- Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
- Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology
Closing date: 08/01/2026
Career Growth & Education
A Degree or Diploma in General Nursing and a post-graduate qualification in Infection Control are mandatory academic requirements. Career progression leads toward Clinical Operations Director or Quality Assurance Executive roles within the global healthcare sector. Participating in specialized bootcamps in health informatics and obtaining advanced certifications in epidemiology provides a pathway to elite leadership positions in international health organizations.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R45,000 to R75,000, reflecting the high regulatory and clinical stakes. Healthcare professionals should prioritize professional wealth management and early enrollment in a diversified retirement annuity to protect their long-term capital growth.
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