| Infection Control Practitioner | |
| Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE Ref: KP977-88 |
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The RoleThe RoleJOB SUMMARY Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a 365 bed hospital and attached multispecialty clinic, seeks an experienced infection control practitioner to join the Department of Quality and Patient Safety. While the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi building is being completed, responsibilities will center on developing policies, procedures and protocols for a robust infection control program. The candidate will ensure the program addresses all Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate and Joint Commission International requirements. After hospital completion the candidate will be a member of a three person infection control work team that will be responsible for conducting epidemiologic and surveillance programs, and developing and presenting orientation and in-service infection control programs for medical and non-medical staff. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Investigates clusters and/or surveillance programs in departments and areas related to patient care activities Investigates clusters and/or epidemics of infection Develops infection control policies and procedures Develops and presents orientation and in-service programs for medical and non-medical staff that provide patient care and/or patient related services Provides professional consultation and assistance on infection control to the medical staff and non-medical departments Evaluates and recommends equipment for patient care areas as it relates to infection control Participates in developing and implementing policies relating to employee health |
RequirementsRequirementsMinimum of four (4) years experience in a medical or surgical nursing or infection control position is required Knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, sterilization and disinfection Knowledge of teaching and learning principles necessary for developing, implementing and coordinating effective infection control programs Demonstrated leadership skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to speak and write in English is required Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred Health care industry experience is preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Microbiology, or related field, is required Successful completion of a specialist training program of at least six (6) months duration is required Current national license is required |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyThe hospital will be a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will be led and staffed by physicians who are western-trained and board-certified. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will include a multispecialty tertiary care center and adjacent clinic. It will offer the most advanced tertiary/quaternary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. The hospital will have the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine and electronic medical records. An integrated clinic-hospital design will serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will provide a number of career opportunities, and the medical professionals will receive ongoing training directly from Cleveland Clinic. |
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