Infection Control Nurse RN 4

Southern Regional Health Authority
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
3 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI
Tel: (876) 625-0612-3 / 962-9491 / 962-8232
Website: www.srha.gov.jm

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA),  a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at the Mandeville Regional Hospital.
 

Position: Infection Control Nurse (HPC/RN 4) – 1 Vacant Position

Salary range: $5,863,044 - $6,969,317 per annum plus any allowance (s) attached to the post

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Nursing Services, the successful candidate will direct and administer  Infection Control programmes for Nursing,  Medical, Paramedical and other support groups  in the health facility.

Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma/B.Sc. in General Nursing and Certificate in Midwifery from accredited schools of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Six (6) – Eight (8) years of clinical practice to proficiency level as Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife with assignment as Nurse/Ward Manager for at least three (3) years.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
• Approved certification in Nursing Administration (course duration should not  be less than 4 months).
• Certification in Infection Control.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Leading the development of an Annual Infection Prevention and Control work plan reflecting the priorities identified through the audits conducted.
• Leading the compilation of Infection Control Reports as appropriate.
• Reporting to relevant authorities’ i.e. Hospital Administration, Regional Health Authority, and Ministry of Health Epidemiology Unit on weekly/monthly basis reportable diseases and infections, and interventions such as eradication and fumigation.
• Leading the development and implementation of an annual audit (more frequent if necessary). This includes development of audit tools, data collection,  analysis and dissemination.
• Contributing to and participating in national  programmes of audit and research on  communicable and noncommunicable  diseases.
• Evaluating and monitoring new infection  prevention and control programmes. 
• Scheduling and facilitating the timely  meetings of the Infection Control  Committee.
• Updating the Infection Control committee on  new epidemiologic trends and points of  interest in relation to diseases and  infections.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining  close liaison with the Local Health  Department/ Parish Council in the reporting  and investigation of infectious disease  cases in the hospital.
• Instituting a system for Risk Assessment of patients and staff with regard to infection.

Clinical

• Providing infection control advice, support and information to all healthcare personnel, patients and visitors to minimize the spread of infection.
• Conducting active surveillance throughout  the health facility to detect and record the  occurrence of hospital acquired infections  on a systematic and current basis. Provides relevant information to patients, relatives  and carers who have acquired an infection  whilst in hospital e.g. the need for barrier  nursing and the management of an infection  within the family context to  prevent spread.
• Taking lead responsibility for the Infection  Control Manual.
• Ensuring that all necessary policies and  procedures are developed, updated and  disseminated.
• Ensuring that all staff have access to the  manual and that infection control  procedures are implemented and  maintained effectively throughout the  hospital. 

Education and Training

• Developing training programmes in keeping with local priorities and national directives.
• Conducting education and training programmes for all levels and disciplines of staff
• Providing infection control resources for staff, patients and visitors and promotes interest in the control of infection.
• Educating, advising and informing patients, visitors and members of the general public on infection prevention and control.

Research

• Initiating and carrying out infection control research.
• Supporting infection control research and encourages stakeholders.
• Participating in nursing and multi-disciplinary research.
• Preparing and documenting infection  control data of an administrative and clinical nature with appropriate analysis,  interpretation and recommendations.

Policies and Procedures

• Adhering to administrative and nursing policies and practices of infection control.
• Complying with the organisation`s risk  management programme including timely  and accurate accident / incident reporting.

General

• Is responsible and accountable for her own professional growth and development.
• Participates in professional organization.
• Works with voluntary and non-governmental organizations for the benefits of the agency/institution and the community.

Special conditions associated with the job

• Required to work beyond normal working hours.
• Required to meet critical deadlines.
• Exposure to confidential and sensitive information.
• Exposure to infectious diseases.

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than October 6, 2025.

We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate in the `subject line` the name of the position to which you are applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
Mandeville Regional Hospital
32 Hargreaves Avenue
Mandeville P.O.,

Manchester,

Jamaica.

Fax: (876) 625-8493 

Email: jobsmrh@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed