Appel à candidature : OMS recrute un(e) Consultant en infections nosocomiales (HAI) au Zimbabwe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall Responsibilities:

Under the overall leadership and guidance of the AMR Focal Point in liaison with the Directorate of Nursing Services and oversight of the National IPC Coordinator, the HAI Consultant will assist in the development and implementation of National HAI surveillance activities and liaison with relevant MOHCC departments to the organization of HAI surveillance activities within the MOHCC. He/she will work under the oversight of the National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Manager. Evidence generated will contribute to the strengthening of IPC practices and updating of the IPC training curricula for pre-and in-service training and relevant modules. The HAI Consultant will be based within the Nursing Directorate in the MOHCC

Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Act as a resource person in HAI matters with the MOHCC under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services and
  2. Participate in the organization of HAI meetings within the MOHCC and with other stakeholders
  3. Assist in the organisation of relevant HAI workshops country-wide
  4. The HAI Consultant will participate as a co-opted member of the relevant IPC working groups and committees when required
  5. Collaborate with the various MOHCC and partners in providing mentorship and monitoring and evaluation of HAI surveillance implementation
  6. Support the National IPC Coordinator to provide progress reports to keep the Director of Nursing Services updated on HAI-related activities

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

  • First-degree Medical Microbiology or Nursing
  • Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology or Clinical Epidemiology

Desirable: Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control or Higher qualification in IPC.

 Close on 25 April 2023