Job Description

POSITION:  Infection Control & Prevention Nurse (IPC Nurse)

Job Grade:

3

Department:

First Aid Program 

Location

SRCS Galkayo

Reports To:

SRCS First Aid Focal Point, Branch Coordinator

Direct Reports:

FAPHEC Focal Person Galkacyo

Profession:                  

Nurse

Liaising with:               

SRCS Health Department  

Background

The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. The ICRC then recognized it in 1969 and became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the same year.

Main tasks

He/she will plan, coordinate and participate to take a lead role in ensuring that Infection, Prevention and Control is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safe way of responding by the all the SRCS Ambulance Responders

He/she will ensure in adhering to the Standard Precautions as appropriate; which are the use of protective barriers, (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses); handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately and hand washing as appropriate.

The IPC Nurse will observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to staff and/or service user care or well-being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care.

She/he will provide monthly inventory of the hygiene stock and to make the monthly order to the logistical department accordingly.

The IPC Nurse Will Provide leadership in clinical control & prevention practice and act as a resource and role model for infection prevention and control by attempting and daily monitoring the disinfection & sterilization of the Ambulance responder’s uniforms and the Ambulances medical equipment after use.

Specific Responsibilities of the IPC Nurse:

• Lead and Assist the crew in disinfection of ambulances between runs
• Lead and guide the team how to do proper disinfection of uniforms & clothes for the crew and disinfection & sterilization of the ambulance medical equipment
• Ensure proper use of PPE & Safeguard IPC procedures by all staff as well as taking the lead role in ensuring that Infection Prevention and Control is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safe way of responding ART
• Conduct Covid-19 & Infection diseases prevention training for the AR and organize and lead Infection Control Seminars for the ARTs.
• Provide support and supportive supervision to Ambulance responder team where appropriate.
• Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for infection prevention and control practice.
• Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to staff and/or service user care or well-being / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care
• To perform the monthly inventory of the hygiene stock and to make the monthly order to the logistical department accordingly.
• In collaboration with Ambulance responder team to supervise the treatment of the linen according to standard guidelines and to perform the monthly inventory of the laundry stock and to make the monthly order to the logistical department.
• To prepare all necessary reports addressing problems with First Aid Manager and FA Focal Point, participate in the monthly FA report, and to give recommendations to improve the hygiene in the ART in collaboration with First Aid Focal point, FA assistant.
• Follow the ambulances when an explosion and other traumatic mass injuries happens and sometimes medical patient transportation in order to monitor and supervise the team and the patient integration. Guide/instruct safety use of PPEs to discourage cross infection of pathogens and write a report regarding to the team’s response on safety measure and Bioethical practice at the site of the incident site/area
• Responsible to identify and report to the FA Focal point when a vehicle has to be authorize/requested for washing (car washing)

Other

The responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive and other work can be required according to the needs of the project. This JD defines the guiding principles specific to the Infection Control which must be respected when carrying out the abovementioned tasks

This job description can be modified according to the evolution of work.

Experiences and Qualifications

 Advanced/High Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Community health/Public health, Nursing or related field

• Advanced Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Good verbal and written communication skills, excellent reporting skills.
• English is an asset (possible training and meetings out of Somalia, other trainings and meetings in English).
• 2 Years work experience in the field of sterilization, Infection control & Prevention

Skills Required

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