Infection Prevention and Control Nurse – 3 Positions

Ref: – AD/2/12/22
Job description

Administer screening and enrollment questionnaire to patients in target wards/units
Conduct screening for C. auris colonization in target wards/units
Maintain a register of all samples collected and ensure results are received and updated on the appropriate patient records
Ensure data is collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies with the data team
Train and mentor clinical, auxiliary, housekeeping and environmental services (public health) staff in infection prevention and control of antifungal resistant pathogens
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports

Job specifications

Applicant must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English
They must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent
Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid practice license
He or she must have at least two (2) years working experience post qualification
Experience in donor-funded projects or clinical research
Be a team player with excellent communication skills

Terms of appointment
The positions are distributed in the three (3) project sites. This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent.

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Apply via :

recuit-ipcnmap@uonbi.ac.ke