IPC Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Implementing and supervising an infection control program in a project or health facility, according to MSF protocols, safety and IPC measures, in order to ensure quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The IPC Supervisor in SRH CEMONC Maduiguri Project is the main responsible for the implementation of all IPC related activities, protocols and different recommendations to ensure quality of care and patient safety in MSF Health Facilities including 5 BEmONC MOH health FacilityThe IPC Supervisor works closely with all multidisciplinary team members to raise awareness and ensure IPC issues are identified and addressed by all staff members.
• As a member of the Infection Control Committee, participating in and supporting the development and follow-up of the Infection Control Action Plan and other communication activities are key.
• The position requires to work in the main MSF hospital as well as in the other MSF-supported facilities
• The position requires to work with both male and female teams Liaison with all Managers/Supervisors and Balanced Leadership and Communication Skills:
• In collaboration with WatSan team, ensure the maintenance of a clean and hygienic environment.
• In conjunction with Supervisors/Managers, carry out training of all staff (Medical, Lab, Hygiene Agents, Watchmen etc.) on relevant IPC information – IPC Pillars and aseptic technique.
• In collaboration with MWAM/NTS ensure IPC protocol and policy are in place in the ward, milk kitchen and in the waste zone.
• In Conjunction with WatSan focal person and Nursing Team Supervisor ensure waste segregation at the source and subsequent collection in different wards and keep high hygiene standard. Reporting:
• Be responsible for monitoring of hand hygiene compliance using the hand hygiene observation tool (HHOT) and monthly updating of results and communicate the score to the team.
• Carry out SIPCA assessment with support from line manager and subsequent writing of action plan after the SIPCA score.
• Report IPC activities in the MMR MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
• In collaboration with each service activity manager, maintaining and supporting the day to day implementation by the ward supervisor of the standard precautions in health structures in all departments including sterilization, laundry and kitchen, and providing technical supervision, training and support to the staff on IPC related issues using existing tools such as audits, checklist, surveillance.
• Implementing and monitoring adherence to additional precautions for air, droplet and contact transmissible diseases when indicated. Based on a given patient-diagnosis, evaluating the need and supporting the implementation, if needed, for additional precautions in collaboration with the medical team and act accordingly
• Supporting in the implementation as planned, the correct ‘clean and dirty flows’ inside the health facility. Ensuring that environmental standards and administrative measuresin the facility are respected (bed spacing, number of handwashing stations etc.) and together with the Hospital Facilities Manager and WHS Supervisor, that the essential requirements are available in the health structures
• Guaranteeing compliance to aseptic care techniques and to the correct use of antiseptics, disinfectants and detergents, through trainings and audits.
• Checking the consumption and the quality of IPC materials and equipment, including cleaning materials and equipment, PPE, etc.
• As member of the Infection Control Committee, participating actively in the lively and pro-active tenue of the meeting, supporting the development and following up the Infection Control Action Plan.
• Supervising the team under his/her responsibility and participating in the associated HR processes (e.g. recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, coaching, development and communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Reporting any irregularities to MWAM / IPC managers / PMR and producing reports with information recommendations for the monthly medical reporting Note
• IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers and patients.
• Transmission-based Precautions (TBP): are the second level of basic infection control and are to be used in addition to standard precautions for patients who may be infected or colonized with certain infectious agents for which additional precautions are needed to prevent infection transmission (contact, droplet, airborne). 

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Specialty: Nursing / Midwifery Degree or Diploma essential
• Experience: Essential 3 years of previous experience having worked in MSF or other NGO and in developing countries is desirable. Experience working as Infection Prevention Control focal person or Manager.
• Languages: English language essential, Hausa and Kanuri languages desirable.
• Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Service and Orientation and Stress Management