Consultant Infection Prevention & Control

Avenues Resources Consultants

Multiple Vacancies

Posted on 5 Mar

Experience

3 - 7 Years

Job Location

Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

Education

MBBS(Medicine)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

5 Vacancies

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) roles at Saudi Arabian Ministry Hospital involve implementing, monitoring, and enforcing evidence-based infection control guidelines to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).


Key duties include surveillance, outbreak investigations, policy development, antimicrobial stewardship, and staff education/training.


  • Surveillance and Monitoring: Conducting active surveillance of HAIs, monitoring environmental safety (water, food, air), and ensuring proper sterilization/disinfection techniques.
  • Policies and Procedures: Developing, updating, and enforcing infection control policies, and participating in committees like the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC)
  • Education and Training: Providing education on infection prevention to staff and promoting Basic Infection Control Skills License (BICSL) Training Program.
  • Outbreak Management: Investigating and controlling infection outbreaks in collaboration with public health teams.
  • Occupational Health: Identifying infection risks, managing staff exposure (needle sticks), and overseeing immunization programs.
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship: Monitoring antibiotic use and developing policies to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

These positions are crucial to specialized units, including those serving as World Health Organization Collaborating Centers (WHO-CC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council Centre for Infection Control (GCC-CIC).

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Basic Medical Qualification

  • MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.

2. Postgraduate Qualification (Specialty/Subspecialty)

To be classified as a Consultant, one of the following is typically required:

  • MD/DNB/MS/ in Microbiology, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics (relevant specialty).
  • Fellowship/ in Infectious Diseases or Infection Prevention & Control (Essential or strongly preferred).
  • Membership/Fellowship/ in Infection Control from accredited bodies (e.g., in America or Europe).

3. Professional Experience (Crucial for Consultant)

  • Minimum 3-5 years/ of post-board/fellowship experience as a Specialist/Consultant in Infection Control.
  • Recent, continuous, and documented experience in a hospital setting.

4. Certifications & Licensing

  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is highly preferred or mandatory.
  • Valid Registration License/ from the Indian Medical Council.
  • DataFlow Verification (PSV): Primary source verification of all educational and experience certificates is mandatory.
  • SCFHS Registration/License: A "Consultant" classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (requires passing the Prometric exam).
  • BLS/ACLS/ certification from the American Heart Association.

5. Other Requirements

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of national/international infection control regulations.

Company Industry

  • Medical
  • Healthcare
  • Diagnostics
  • Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

  • Doctor
  • Nurse
  • Paramedics
  • Hospital Technicians
  • Medical Research

Keywords

  • Consultant Infection Prevention & Control

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