Intrahealth International-Infection Prevention and Control Officers (3).

Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. We’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work. Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of, and appreciation for, the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. The longstanding relationships we’ve built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

IntraHealth International through USAID’s Ingobyi Activity collaborates with the Rwanda Ministry of Health to reduce preventable infant and maternal deaths, reduce the incidence of malaria, and bring high-quality, integrated health services to more Rwandan mothers, children, and adolescents and to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

IntraHealth would like to hire three (3) Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Officers to be based in various locations (Kigali, Rwamagana and Rubavu), who will work under the direct supervision of the Zonal Coordinators and receive technical guidance and support from the IPC Specialist, to build the capacity of health care providers in Ingobyi-supported hospitals and health centers in infection prevention and control, and ensuring the IPC standards are met.  Each IPC Officer will be responsible for about 5 districts where s/he will work with zonal technical staff to increase overall infection prevention and control capacity, particularly the integration of disease outbreak response, prevention, and preparedness within the broader Ingobyi IPC framework..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Infection Prevention and Control Officer is responsible for the following functions:

Capacity building/training

• Works in collaboration with other Ingobyi zonal staff and health facilities to build the capacity of supported hospitals and health centers in infection prevention and control;
• Ensure the IPC standards practice and their sustainability, by also suggesting innovative measures and practices to improve a quality service delivery relative to standard IPC guidelines;
• Provides guidance and skills development in the integration of epidemics prevention as part of the overall Ingobyi infection control and prevention framework;
• Assesses and analyze IPC capacities and practices in hospitals and health centers in Ingobyi-supported districts/health facilities, and recommends improvements;
• Reviews IPC measures implemented by supported health facilities, coaches and advises health providers on how to strengthen infection prevention, including use of personal protective equipment where necessary, as part of ongoing capacity strengthening efforts;
• Reviews training needs, and based on findings, and together with facility-based trainers, conduct training in IPC for staff at district hospitals and health centers in Ingobyi supported-districts to improve infection prevention and control measures;
• Ensures integration of general IPC measures into routine RMNCH/malaria activities Ingobyi- supported health facilities; and
• Manages any other emerging activities related to IPC at Ingobyi-supported health facilities, in coordination with facility management.

 Coordination, monitoring, and reporting

• Support in the coordination of Ingobyi-led procurement and distribution of basic IPC equipment and commodities to health facilities, in collaboration with district hospitals and health centers in Ingobyi-supported districts;
• Coordinates with the other Ingobyi Activity staff to integrate IPC into routine RMNCH/Malaria activities;
• Work closely with the district health officers and hospital leaderships to advocate and share all IPC issues that may impact the community wellbeing;
• Closely monitors the progress of IPC activities in supported hospitals and health centers and supports facility IPC focal points, IPC committees, C/EHOs and/or champions to address identified gaps;
• Documents and reports progress on IPC measures in Ingobyi-supported districts to IPC Specialist; and
• Performs other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Number of positions: Three (3) positions, one per each zone (Western Zone, Eastern Zone and Central Zone).

Qualifications and requirements:

The ideal candidate is expected to meet and or possess the following qualifications and requirements.

Education and training

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, laboratory technology or related fields

Experience and skills

• At least 3-5 years of experience as a trainer in infection prevention and control in Rwanda.
• At least 2 years of experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating infection.

prevention and control procedures and tools in Rwanda.

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, preferably in the context of epidemics or communicable diseases.
• Relevant working experience in IPC in health a facility setting.
• Skills in rapid assessment techniques, knowledge, and experience in monitoring facility and community-based infection prevention and control interventions.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English and Kinyarwanda – French language skills would be added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking.
• Strong documentation and report writing skills; and
• Ability to travel frequently within the country.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to travel within and outside the zone, and to work independently with all stakeholders
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
• Willingness to work overtime as required

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment that supports health workers, so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

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Please, apply before July 17, 2020.