IPC Technical Officer

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Posted on 19 Mar

Experience

4 - 9 Years

Job Location

Amman - Jordan

Education

Bachelor of Science(Nursing)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Provides technical support for the implementation of IPC activities in alignment with Jordan s national IPC guidelines and the WHO IPC core components framework.

  • Supports strengthening of IPC practices at the facility and national levels, including assessments, gap analyses, and improvement planning.
  • Assists in the development and dissemination of IPC tools, standard precautions guidance, training materials, and technical briefs for health facility staff.
  • Monitors and maintains IPC project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, and training materials.
  • Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues in IPC, healthcare-associated infections, and related public health areas.
  • Responds to technical requests and inquiries from internal and external staff related to IPC activities.
  • Supports implementation of IPC activities under the STRIDES Jordan workplan and tracks delivery of outputs against agreed timelines.
  • Ensures IPC technical implementation is consistent with best practices and meets donor contractual obligations.
  • Supports engagement with the Ministry of Health and health facilities on IPC standards and practices, as directed by the AMR & IPC Advisor.
  • Coordinates with operations and finance teams to support timely and on-budget implementation of IPC activities.
  • Drafts IPC technical progress reports and contributes to all donor reporting requirements.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations on IPC progress to the project team and relevant stakeholders.
  • Contributes to the development and review of annual workplans and IPC technical deliverables.
  • Assists with the development of proposals and IPC technical design documents, based on direction from technical leadership.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree or its international equivalent in Nursing, Public Health, Infection Control, or a related clinical or health field.

  • Working knowledge of IPC and related public health areas, including familiarity with WHO IPC core components and standard precautions guidelines.
  • Understanding of Jordan s health system and national IPC landscape, including relevant Ministry of Health structures and policies, is an advantage.
  • Experience supporting IPC programs at the facility or national level in Jordan or the broader MENA region preferred.
  • Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English, written and verbal, is required.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and relevant data management tools.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret IPC data, identify gaps, and prepare clear and accurate reports.

Company Industry

  • NGO
  • Social Services
  • Community Services
  • Non-Profit

Department / Functional Area

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

Keywords

  • IPC Technical Officer

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