Infection Prevention and Control Manager at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR): (Deadline 20 January 2026)
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King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education, and research”.
This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction.
The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services.
King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for suitable candidate to fill the following position
POSITION
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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1.Infection Prevention and Control Manager
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• He/she must have minimum Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, Environmental Health or related health field
• Having at least Minimum of 5 years working experience in Hospital setting and IPC/WASH implementation
• Postgraduate qualification or formal training in Infection Prevention and Control is an
added advantage.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong leadership and coordination skills
Technical expertise in IPC and patient safety
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Provide strategic leadership for IPC programmes at the hospital.
Coordinate IPC/WASH activities across hospital departments.
Serve as the focal point for IPC-related matters, including outbreak preparedness and response.
Ensure fully functionality of IPC/WASH Committee
Advise senior management on IPC/WASH risks, gaps, and resource needs
Develop, review, and update IPC /WASH policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidelines.
Design and implement IPC training programs for healthcare workers, support staff and Cleaners,
Ensure alignment with national health policies, WHO guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Support implementation of IPC/WASH standards across the Hospital
Establish and oversee surveillance systems for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and EMR
Lead IPC preparedness planning for outbreaks and public health emergencies
Monitor IPC /WASH compliance through audits, assessments, and performance indicators
Support mentorship and continuous professional development in IPC/WASH
Promote a culture of safety and accountability among staff
Coordinate IPC response during outbreaks, including risk assessment and control measures
Conduct IPC/WASH Audit and report findings to the Hospital management
Collaborate with surveillance, laboratory, and public health teams
Integrate IPC into broader quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Promote best practices in hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, waste management, and PPE use
Analyse data, prepare reports, and provide evidence-based recommendations
Support antimicrobial stewardship activities in collaboration with relevant teams
Prepare regular technical and management reports on IPC performance
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. ————————————
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