Infection Control Practitioner

The Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) is responsible for implementing and overseeing infection control activities across all Diaverum clinics under the direction of the Infection Control Specialist. This role ensures continuous surveillance of clinic and laboratory data to identify and monitor healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and potential outbreaks.

Key responsibilities include investigating disease outbreaks, maintaining accurate infection control records, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention policies. The ICP plays a vital role in staff education by developing and delivering infection control training programs, including orientation for new employees. Additionally, the role contributes to quality improvement initiatives, risk assessments, and policy development to strengthen infection prevention and control practices across all Diaverum clinics.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or Bachelor s Degree in Nursing or Medical Sciences or Public Health, or any related field

Must have completed special coursework in epidemiology, infection control or related coursework in the area of expertise

A recognized Professional Nursing Licensure from the country of origin

A Certificate Board in Infection Control is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years continuous working experience in Nursing preferred in dialysis of which at least 2 Years of recent direct experience in Infection Control in an acute care setting or related facility is necessary

For Non nurses; favorable to have 2 years of recent experience in Infection Control in an acute care setting or related facility

Demonstrated ability to lead infection prevention programs and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Languages:

Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

IT Skills:

Computer operating experience and MS Office skills are required