• Guide assessment of IPC practices in the IMC facilities and ensure compliance with the IPC requirements for patient and staff safety. • Oversee the hospital’s infection control and prevention programs. Work with infection prevention and control Committee, Clinical Directorate, laboratory, pharmacist, medical equipment coordinator, HOD-linen service, food service and housekeeping, operations managers, HR to oversee all aspects of the service. • Oversee infection control/prevention training and competence assessment of both Clinical and non-clinical staff. • Offer expertise/advice on challenges, new projects that involve prevention and control of infection. • Policy development and support for the hospital infection control, as per international standards. • Manage and resolve concerns encountered by personnel in the establishment and development of the Infection control program. • Conduct spot and planned staff assessments in practices aimed at infection control and prevention. • Ensure that IPC Focal Persons and IMC staff are adequately trained in IPC and ensure that knowledge and practice gaps are addressed with further training and provision of necessary supplies and tools.

• Formal education required for competence in the job: • A diploma or degree in nursing, clinical medicine, or other allied or medical field. • Registration as a medical practitioner with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council or equivalent statutory body. • Specific training and experience in managing an infection prevention and control programme is an added advantage. • Experience • At least 2 years of experience in a hospital or public health setting. • Behavioural Competencies • Able to cope with a high and varied workload including emergency situations. • Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals, with patients and their families. • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, clinical audit and accreditation principles, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. • Additional Information • Please note that your Job/Service Objectives is not an exhaustive list of tasks and duties, but serves as a guideline for daily duties, which may evolve from time to time according to the business requirements.