POSITION: Infection Prevention and Control Officer

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• He/she must have minimum Bachelor’s Degree in public health, Nursing/Midwifery, Epidemiology,
• Environmental Health, or another related field.
• He/she must have Minimum of 2 years working experience on the national level support in IPC/WASH implementation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting health facilities in IPC, WASH, or outbreak
• readiness.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of national IPC standards, WHO IPC guidelines, and WASH- FIT methodologies.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and reporting skills.
• Strong technical skills in IPC and WASH
• Capacity building and mentorship
• Data use for decision-making
• Effective coordination with government and partners

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing hands-on technical support to King Faisal Hospital for strengthening
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• systems, including standard precautions, prevention of healthcare-associated infections
• (HCAIs), and outbreak prevention.
• Conduct routine IPC/WASH facility assessments and follow up on the implementation of improvement plans.
• Support KHF to maintain functional IPC/WASH committees and build their capacity to implement IPC, WASH, and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) initiatives.
• Mentor IPC/WASH committees to strengthen monitoring, surveillance, data analysis, and action planning.
• Support KFH to collect, track, and review IPC data, conduct audits, and use findings to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Support KFH to ensure the functionality and maintenance of WASH infrastructure, including water supply, sanitation and hand hygiene practices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection practices.
• Strengthen facility outbreak preparedness and response
• Lead and support facility-level training, coaching, and mentorship on IPC/WASH standards in line with national IPC policies and strategic plans.
• Facilitate the dissemination and effective use of IPC/WASH guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job aids at facility level.
• Provide technical support for procurement and supply chain management of essential
• IPC/WASH equipment, Supplies and consumables.
• Collaborate with different Departments to ensure coordinated and harmonized IPC/WASH practices.
• Document and share lessons learned, challenges, and best practices from facility-level IPC/WASH implementation.
• Perform any other IPC/WASH-related duties assigned by the supervisor in support of national health priorities.

How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Cantered Care. 

Qualified candidates should submit their application as single PDF document—including cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic credentials, National ID, Recommendation letter from a previous employer, License for practice (Clinical Candidates) and criminal record to the link mentioned above January 20th, 2026. 

KFH, R is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

ZERIHUN ABEBE, M.D,

 Chief Executive Officer