Medical, health jobs in Karu, Nigeria

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African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Senior Nurse, Infection Prevention Control

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Medical Physicist (Nuclear Medicine)

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Medical Physicist (Brachytherapy)

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Senior Registrar, Nuclear Medicine

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Lead Consultant Radiologist

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Senior Registrar - Palliative care

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Consultant Urologist

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Head of Molecular Genetics

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications
African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Head Nurse, Oncology & Haematology

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications

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African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Lead Pathologist

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications

Senior Nurse, Infection Prevention Control

Closed for applications
Job details

Contract Type

Description
Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid practicing license.
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSc Nursing) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 3 years specialized in infection prevention and control or a related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of IPC principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Hands-on experience with audit tools, surveillance methods, and data collection.
  • Knowledge of microbiology, aseptic techniques, and isolation precautions.
  • Proficiency in using data management software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.


Responsibilities

Infection Control Operations

  • Conduct routine surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and report findings.
  • Perform environmental and hand hygiene audits in clinical and non-clinical areas.
  • Assist in outbreak investigations and implement control measures under supervision.
  • Monitor compliance with standard and transmission-based precautions.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate records of surveillance data, audits, and training.
  • Prepare routine IPC reports for the IPC Manager and relevant committees.
  • Ensure all documentation meets hospital and regulatory standards.

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure the availability and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Follow protocols for disinfection, sterilization, and waste management.
  • Adhere to all hospital policies and national/ international IPC guidelines.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

  • Work closely with clinical teams, laboratory, pharmacy, facilities management, and occupational health to implement IPC measures.
  • Participate in hospital committees related to patient safety, antimicrobial stewardship, and environmental health.
  • Collaborate with public health authorities on notifiable diseases and outbreak reporting.

Research & Best Practice Implementation

  • Stay current with IPC research, guidelines, and emerging infectious disease threats.
  • Implement evidence-based best practices and innovative approaches to infection control.
  • Participate in or lead IPC-related research projects within the institution.


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