Infection Control Supervisor

About the role

Join Penang Adventist Hospital and play a vital role in leading and strengthening the hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme.

You will coordinate and oversee the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control programme in compliance with Ministry of Health regulations and accreditation requirements, providing clinical expertise and professional guidance on infection prevention and control practices, policies and procedures based on current scientific evidence and recognised guidelines, including WHO and CDC recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the hospital's Infection Prevention and Control programme in compliance with Ministry of Health regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Provide clinical expertise and professional guidance on infection prevention and control practices, policies and procedures, based on current scientific evidence and recognised guidelines, including WHO and CDC recommendations.
• Establish infection control risk assessments and implement evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Lead and supervise Infection Control Nurses in conducting infection surveillance, outbreak investigations and reporting to relevant health authorities.
• Collaborate with hospital management, medical staff and multidisciplinary teams to address infection control concerns, emergencies and outbreaks.
• Develop and conduct staff education and training on infection prevention, patient safety and related quality requirements.
• Monitor infection control performance, identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Support the implementation and review of clinical guidelines, policies and protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities and relevant committee functions.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Nursing or equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
• Registered Nurse with a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Post Basic qualification in Infection Control or equivalent certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably with experience or exposure in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Good knowledge of infection prevention and control practices, surveillance, outbreak management and relevant regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgement, problem-solving and organisational abilities.