Infection Control Officer

The Infection Control Officer is responsible for the facility Infection Prevention

and Control (IPC) Program which is designed to provide a safe sanitary and

comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission

of communicable diseases and infections.

The Infection Control Officer role is responsible for the oversight of:

IC riskbased approach

Surveillance activities

Infectious diseases emergencies

Clinical strategies to reduce risk

Safe environment of care

Cleaning disinfection and sterilization

Communication strategies

Occupational Health and Safety (Includes employees infection

surveillance immunization exposure prevention and postexposure

evaluation; in coordination with OHS)

Experience required:
A minimum of ten 10 years experience in a hospital facility required.
A minimum of three 3 years Experience in Infection Control.
Basic understanding of care processes provided in multiple areas of the
hospital.

Preferably those who have medical background and Certification In Infection Control(CIC) or Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) or Healthcare Certified Infection preventionist (HCIP) Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC) or Professional Diploma in Infection Prevention.