Medical IPC Officer

Northern Province Caterers

Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary not listedFull-time · Posted 1 weeks ago

Cleaning and housekeeping roles in offices, hospitals, hotels and homes are reliable entry-level work that needs no formal qualification.

This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, cleaner roles in South Africa typically pay R4 000 to R7 500 a month (indicative).

Job description

Position Summary

This role requires a registered nursing professional to oversee, train, and audit hospital housekeeping teams with a focus on Infection, Prevention & Control (IPC). The primary goal is to maintain flawless hospital hygiene, eliminate hospital-acquired infections, and ensure full compliance with healthcare waste, linen, and sanitation laws.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

1. Clinical Sanitation & Infection Control

Enforce Protocols: Translate clinical infection control guidelines into daily, actionable routines for cleaning staff.
High-Risk Oversight: Direct specialized terminal cleaning and chemical disinfection in critical areas (ICU, Theatre, Neonatal, and Isolation wards).
Outbreak Management: Lead emergency deep-cleaning and decontamination procedures during infectious disease outbreaks.
Surface Validation: Perform routine microbiological swab tests and blacklight audits on high-touch surfaces.

2. Team Leadership & Training

Skills Development: Conduct continuous training on medical-grade cleaning methods, chemical dilution, and contact times.
Safety & PPE: Train and monitor cleaning staff on the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Performance Management: Supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of housekeeping supervisors, cleaners, and laundry staff.

3. Waste & Linen Management

Hazardous Waste Control: Oversee the strict segregation, color-coding, storage, and disposal of biomedical waste and sharps.
Linen Logistics: Manage the ward linen cycle to ensure zero cross-contamination between soiled and clean linens.

4. Compliance, Auditing & Quality Assurance

Inspections: Conduct daily ward hygiene inspections and log building or maintenance defects (e.g., damp, cracked tiles) affecting sanitation.
Reporting: Prepare weekly environmental compliance reports & audits
Accreditation Readiness: Ensure the facility meets external healthcare inspection and accreditation standards.
Develop & implement health and safety policies and procedures

Additional Requirements

· Must be willing to travel to various Provinces

· Own Vehicle (Valid Drivers License)

Pay: R20 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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