Quality & Infection Prevention Control (QIPC) Officer at 3rd Park Hospital
3rd Park Hospital is seeking a qualified and dedicated 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.
Role Overview
The QIPC Officer will be responsible for implementing hospital-wide quality assurance and patient safety programs, developing infection control policies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in line with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
Key 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 a related health field.
- Additional training/certification in Quality Management, Patient Safety, or Infection Prevention & Control.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Quality Lead within a hospital.
- Knowledge of ISO standards, accreditation requirements (e.g., JCI, SafeCare), and IPC practices.
- Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and training facilitation ability.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- High integrity and commitment to upholding healthcare quality and safety standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to: Email: hr@3rdparkhospital.com Deadline for application: 28th September 2025