SPH Infection Prevention Control (Re-Advertised)

In brief

**Overview** This role at Lenmed Private Hospitals is for an Infection Prevention Control professional, responsible for planning, developing, and implementing an infection control program for the hospital, adhering to infection control standards and international best practice. **What you will do** * Plan, develop and implement an infection control programme for the hospital using infection control standards and international best practice. * Aid and assist all hospital employees in managing the prevention, identification and control of infections 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 IPC meeting / audits / risk audits and action infection control critical non-conformances. * Daily ward rounds, teaching and upskilling staff, QIP and follow up on Bluebird. * Active engagement within the hospital, working with service providers. * Complete all monthly reports. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a Registered Nurse with a specialized qualification (1-year Diploma or 6-month Certificate) in Infection Control. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3-5 years of hospital experience specifically in an Infection Control role, be registered with the South African Nursing Council, and comply with all relevant healthcare legislation and the SANC code. Applicants must have compulsory BLS certification and advanced computer literacy. They should be capable of planning, implementing, and managing hospital-wide infection control programs, conducting audits, educating staff, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. **Deadline** 22nd October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sph-infection-prevention-control-re-advertised-lenmed-private-hospitals Source: myjobmag

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