QUALIFICATIONS MINIMALES
• Diplôme d'études supérieures en santé publique, en soins infirmiers, en médecine ou une formation spécialisée connexe en prévention et contrôle des infections
• En règle générale, 7+ ans d'expérience dans la prévention et le contrôle des infections, de préférence dans le cadre d'une intervention en cas d'éclosion de maladie infectieuse ou dans des établissements de soins de santé à haut risque.
• Une expérience préalable d'Ebola ou d'environnements pathogènes à haut risque similaires est hautement souhaitable
• Solide connaissance de l'OMS, du ministère de la Santé et des directives internationales en matière de PCI, y compris une expertise dans l'utilisation des EPI, la stérilisation et la gestion des déchets
• Capacité avérée à diriger et à former des équipes multidisciplinaires dans des environnements à ressources limitées et à haute pression.
• La maîtrise du français est exigée ; La maîtrise des langues locales est un atout non négligeable
• Excellentes compétences analytiques, organisationnelles et de résolution de problèmes pour relever des défis complexes en matière de PCI
• Sensibilité culturelle et capacité d'adaptation pour travailler dans des contextes divers et austères
• Résilience physique et mentale pour opérer dans des environnements éloignés à haut risque avec une infrastructure limitée.
JOB SUMMARY: The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation and oversight of IPC strategies within infectious disease treatment centers (like Ebola Treatment Units (ETUs)) and health facilities. This critical role ensures the safety of patients, caregivers, and staff by enforcing rigorous IPC standards in alignment with international and national protocols. The IPC Manager will work in remote, resource-constrained environments, requiring adaptability, leadership, and technical expertise to prevent healthcare-associated infections and support effective outbreak response.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development and Implementation
• Develop and implement a comprehensive IPC plan in collaboration with the IPC committee in alignment with Ministry of Health (MOH) and international guidelines.
• Establish and enforce standard and transmission-based precautions across clinical and non-clinical departments, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Design and maintain clear "clean" and "dirty" flow pathways within facilities to minimize cross-contamination risks.
• Oversee the implementation of IPC protocols for patient care, waste management, environmental cleaning, and staff safety.
Monitoring and Surveillance
• Establish surveillance systems to monitor healthcare-associated infections and nosocomial outbreaks
• Conduct regular IPC audits and assessments using standardized tools
• Analyze IPC data to identify trends, risks, and gaps, proposing and implementing corrective actions promptly
• Monitor compliance with IPC protocols, including hand hygiene, rational PPE usage and environmental decontamination.
Training and Capacity Building
• Provide technical supervision, mentorship and on-the-job training to clinical and non-clinical staff on IPC best practices
• Develop and deliver training materials on critical IPC topics, including PPE donning/doffing, hand hygiene, waste management and environmental cleaning
• Build a culture of continuous learning to enhance local staff capacity and ensure sustainable IPC practices
• Support community-level IPC education to promote safe practices among caregivers and visitors.
Outbreak Preparedness and Response
• Contribute to contingency planning and emergency preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks to ensure IPC readiness
• Lead rapid detection and response to nosocomial outbreaks, coordinating with medical and logistical teams to contain risks
• Collaborate with outbreak response teams to integrate IPC measures into case management and communities
Environmental and Facility Standards
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, including safe water supply, waste disposal systems and vector control measures
• Coordinate with facility managers to maintain and upgrade IPC infrastructure, such as incinerators, latrines, isolation areas and decontamination zones
• Monitor and manage rationally IPC material consumption, ensuring consistent availability of essential supplies
Human Resource Management
• Support recruitment, induction and performance evaluation of IPC staff, including hygienists and cleaners
• Provide ongoing professional development and mentorship to build a skilled IPC team
• Foster teamwork and accountability to maintain high IPC standards across all staff levels.
Reporting
• Produce detailed IPC reports, including data analysis, recommendations and updates on compliance and challenges
• Promptly report irregularities or breaches in IPC protocols and propose immediate corrective actions
• Contribute to outbreak surveillance reports and research initiatives as required by MOH or partners.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree in public health, nursing, medicine, or a related specialized training in infection prevention and control
• Typically, 7+ years of experience in infection prevention and control, preferably in infectious disease outbreak response or high-risk healthcare settings
• Prior experience in Ebola or similar high-risk pathogen environments is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of WHO, MOH and international IPC guidelines, including expertise in PPE usage, sterilization and waste management
• Proven ability to lead and train multidisciplinary teams in resource-limited, high-pressure environments.
• Fluency in French is required; proficiency in local languages is a significant advantage
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills to address complex IPC challenges
• Cultural awareness and adaptability to work in diverse, austere settings
• Physical and mental resilience to operate in remote, high-risk environments with limited infrastructure.