The position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidate to fill the following position within the Nursing Department:

Prevention & Control Of Infection Coordinator / Kisumu

Reporting to the Head of Nursing, the successful candidate will support the activities of the prevention, control and infection program in the Hospital through systematic analysis of health data, develop standard guidelines on infection control and investigate and report infection control problems.

The requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, or other related field from a recognized Institution. At least five (5) years’ work experience in an acute care setting, with two (2) years' experience as a Prevention & Control of Infection Coordinator. Valid practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.

About the Agency

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information......

• Conduct regular rounds in all hospital departments to discuss, monitor and follow the infection control practices with staff personnel.
• Collect data on healthcare associated infections from all hospital departments and maintain records for each case.
• Monitor compliance to infection prevention and control practices in all areas of the hospital.
• Lead in development of policies and guidelines to guide infection control practices in all areas of the hospital.
• Provide oversight of compliance with infection prevention and control practices in the outreach centers.
• Coordinate with the hospital leadership regarding priorities, resources and quality improvement related to the infection prevention and control program.
• Ensure a systematical collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate health practices.
• Investigate infection control problems/outbreaks and arrange follow-up care for patients exposed to infectious diseases.
• Implement educational programs to provide staff with knowledge and skills regarding infection control practices and preventive measures to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ensure availability of supplies/equipment needed to prevent infections.
• Prepare monthly statistical report for presentation on behalf of infection control committee.
• Report hospital infection outbreaks to the Chair and Prevention and Control of Infection Committee members.
• Report any ‘reportable’ disease to the local government public health authorities.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health & Safety Unit to ensure employee vaccinations are up to date.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Customer care skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, or other related field from a recognized Institution.
• Valid practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya.