INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) SUPERVISOR

About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.

Job Summary

Plan, organize, Implement and supervise, monitor and analyze the results of an infection control program in a project or health facility, according to MSF/MoH protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

•           Carry out the functions and tasks associated to infection prevention and control (IPC).

•           In collaboration with each service activity manager/supervisor, maintain and support the day-to-day implementation of infection prevention and control practices includes standard precautions and risk assessment in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry and kitchen.

•           Based on a given patient-diagnosis, collaborates with the medical team to evaluate the need and support for IPC implementation, if needed, for transmission-based precautions (air, droplet and con-tact).

•           In collaboration with the service supervisor, implement transmission-based precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when indicated, and monitor adherence.

•           Provide regular clinical and technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related is-sues using existing tools such as audits, checklists, or surveillance.

•           Ensure that organizational aspects in the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc…), the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the healthcare facility and together with the Logistics Manager and Water and Sanitation Supervisor, that the essential WatSan requirements are available in the health structures.

•           Improve compliance with aseptic care technique and the correct use of antiseptics, detergent and disinfectants, through training and audits.

•           Ensure quality, correct and rational use of IPC material and equipment and monitor consumption in-cludes cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc.

•           As core member of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee, make sure the meeting is regular, lively and pro-active, facilitating the development and following up the Infection Prevention and Control Action Plan.

•           Participate and coordinate actively in other group/ as Antimicrobial Stewardship and Quality of Care.

•           Provide effective response in case of epidemics and MDRO alert/outbreak and activation of contingen-cy plan and outbreak response committee.

•           Active participation to nursing care regarding IPC aspects.

•           Elaborate regular reporting, and meeting minutes to have updated and reliable information about IPC activities.

•           Carry out administrative tasks together with HR regarding staff recruitment, training/induction, evalua-tion, potential detection, coaching, development and communication to ensure both level, the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.

•            Organize and coordinate the supervision of the team under his/her responsibility and participate in the associated HR processes of evaluation.

•            Shares regular feedback/reports to IPC committee and concerned Supervisors, NAM, MAM, MTL, PMR and staff as needed on positive and points to be improved.

Note :

•           IPC standard precautions include Hand Hygiene, risk assessment at point of care, appropriate patient placement, appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, sterilization, aseptic technique, safe handling of laboratory samples, waste, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, safe linen management, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients.

•           WatSan essential requirements include water supply, solid waste, medical waste management and water waste treatment/disposal, latrines and shower facilities, dead bodies management, and vector control.

•           Transmission-based Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection prevention control and are to be used in addition to standard precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission (contact, droplet, airborne).

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

General

§  Supervise and monitor implementation of MSF IPC policies and procedures in all departments in KTC including Auxillary and Ancillary services – Collaborate with WatSan Supervisor concerning Water and Sanitary.

§ Ensure complete IPC action plan based on the assessments and needs.

o  Clearly state the gaps and needs

o  Ensure that specific activities to meet the objectives is being identified includig responsible roles.

o  Regular updates and follow-up are being done together with IPC committee.

§ Ensure adherence to standard precautions and 3 Pillars of IPC “Hand Hygiene, Disinfection and Transmission Based precaution”.

§ Prepare and deliver formal training on a regular basis in adherance to MSF protocol – Theoretical and practical trainings.

§ Collaborate with Deputy Head Nurse to organise and deliver relevant training as required.

§ Ensure adequate supply of PPE and hygeine related items in each department.

§ Conducting regular IPC audits to assess compliance with established protocols and identify areas for improvement

Stock Management

§ Supervise and ensure proper and accurate inventory of IPC stock.

§ Ensure proper reception of stocks received from the Pharmacy and Logistic.

§ Collaborate with pharmacy and supply departments to review orders and supplies on a regular basis.

§ Identify discrepancies in stock and address any related issues in a timely matter.

Data Collection /documentation

§ Ensure regular audits and analysis is done and shared with relevant team members (e.g. SIPCA, HH assessments etc.)

§ Provide and report necessary data within the timeframe required by the department / facility.

Meetings and Participation

§ Support the MSF IPC committee during regular meetings.

§ Pro-actively attend meetings and trainings to ensure good quality care to the patients as required by the manager.

§ Engage in multi-disciplinary meetings and identify ways to collaborate with other departments to improve IPC and patient outcomes.

§ Organise and facilitate regular meetings with all staff under the supervision of IPC Supervisor.

§ Collaborate with Head Nurse and technical referrent about use and correct implementation of protocols and guidelines

 Teamwork and Communication

§ Collaborate with staff in various departments to solve problems related to the IPC (e.g. isolation, cleaning etc.)

§ Clear and effective communication with patients, caretakers, families and colleagues

§ Role model respectful behaviour towards patients, caretakers, families and colleagues

Flexibility

§ Carry out tasks and functions to work different Nursing position depending on the medical needs.

§ Possibility to assign in different departments, particularly when additional support required

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Competencies 

Education

•           Essential: Nursing or Midwife diploma /bachelor

•       Preferable: Certificate or Degree in IPC

Experience

•           Preferable: Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs

•           Experience in IPC, OT, or Intensive Care Unit is an asset

LANGUAGES

-   Mission and Local Language

KNOWLEDGE

-    Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Working hours and Salary

-       Full Time / Schedule: 176 hours per month

-       Salary will be paid according to the MSF salary grid (Level8)

Submission Guideline

How to apply

1. Follow the below link OR scan the QR code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in order to be considered for shortlisting: https://forms.office.com/e/CqPPPbt7AR
2. After completing the survey, send the following documents to email: MSF-kunduz-recruitment@msf.org

1. CV and motivation letter

2. Other relevant diplomas/certificates

3. ID card both sides (this will be used for visitor authorisation pass)

The interested candidates must answer the online survey and submit their documents before 4PM, December 31^th 2024

**Only applications completing the online survey and sending supporting documents by email will be treated**

The Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Supervisor must be stated in the email to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.

MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact. 

Functional Area

Nursing

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kunduz

Submission Email

MSF-kunduz-recruitment@msf.org

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