IPC Mentor (Officer) – Call for Resume (Helmand, Herat, Kabul, Khost, Laghman, Logar, Paktia, Afghanistan)

Job Description

Job Description:

Ensures the effective implementation of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC guidelines through its advocacy and strict adherence, including the appropriate use of PPE as and when required. Works independently and seeks support/advice when challenged. Proactive at ensuring all duties on shift are completed by the team and ongoing activities are relayed to the incoming shifts at targeted clinics. When required, undertakes hands-on skills transfer, disinfection and other tasks of the waste managers, sprayers, chlorinator, and training of health care workers etc. Coordinates IPC senior officer and manager to organize and maintain adequate stock of IPC materials to be used at target health facilities on a daily basis, routine monitoring and reporting on the consumption of IPC materials at the Hospital to the IPC Manager. Work closely with the IPC senior officer to identify and develop refresher trainings for clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure continued awareness of the IPC guidelines adopted by the health facilities and IRC/MOPH. Follows and supervises the daily activities of the IPC with clear guidance and orientation, guiding the both clinical and non-clinical teams on procedures and protocols for safe handling of patients, visitors and waste. Support the health facilities ensure that triage, screening and isolation procedure at the health facilities are followed Work with EH engineers to ensure that the environmental controls to support IPC meet the required IPC standards. Work with health facilities senior management to set up and mentor the IPC committees and IPC focal persons for each of the health facilities IRC will be supporting. Conduct regular monitoring of IPC progress for each of the health facility and take quick action in case the protocols are not followed.

Background

About IRC (International Rescue Committee) :The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 9 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 500 staff.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Completed tertiary education from recognized institute 2+ years of relevant work experience working in a health care facility as clinician, midwife, nurse etc Experience in emergency response, including rapid assessments and needs analysis Experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian contexts Ability to work in fast paced and extreme conditions Profound cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of IPC Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources

Vacancy Number

073-21

No. Of Jobs

Nationality

National

Gender

Any

Years of Experience

2 years relevant

Duration

10 Months

Salary

Grade (D) NTA Salary Scale

Submission Guideline

Submission Guideline:Note: Application received without exact position title, vacancy no and location will be directly disqualified from the process. interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with copies of their CVs (NOT Educational and Work Certificates), to the attention of the Human Resources Department to the following address or email us on (AF-Recruitment@rescue.org). Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for written test and after that for interview. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office – Kabul House 34, Street No.4 Taimani District 10, Close to Haji Mohammad Dad Mosque
Submission Email
AF-Recruitment@rescue.org