Role Overview

• We are seeking a Quality & Infection Prevention Control (QIPC) Officer to support the hospital's quality improvement initiatives and strengthen infection prevention and control practices. The successful candidate will monitor compliance with healthcare standards, coordinate audits, and ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors critically ill and well newborns, and coordinate daily operations within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Nursery.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor hospital-wide quality assurance and patient safety programs.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks in line with accreditation standards. Develop and update infection prevention and control (IPC) policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Monitor infection trends, investigate outbreaks, and recommend corrective/preventive measures. Provide training and sensitization to staff on quality improvement and IPC best practices.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality indicators, patient safety incidents, and infection rates. Support root cause analysis of incidents and follow-up on corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or related health field.
• Additional training/certification in Quality Management, Patient Safety, or Infection Prevention & Control.
• At least 3-5years of relevant experience in a hospital or healthcare setting. At least 2 years' experience as Quality Lead within hospital.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, accreditation requirements (e.g., JCI, Safe Care), and IPC practices. are, with at least 2 years in supervisory role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and training facilitation ability.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.