Consultant Infection Prevention & Control For Saudi Govt Hospital

Dear Doctor,Greetings !!This vacancy for the position of CONSULTANT INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL is currently open for one of the most Reputed HealthCare Medical City in Jeddah under the Government Of Saudi Arabia.Basic Medical QualificationMBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.Postgraduate Qualification (Specialty/Subspecialty)To be classified as a Consultant, one of the following is typically required:MD/DNB/MS in Microbiology, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics (relevant specialty).Fellowship in Infectious Diseases or Infection Prevention & Control (Essential or strongly preferred).Membership/Fellowship in Infection Control from accredited bodies (e.g., in America or Europe).Professional Experience (Crucial for Consultant)Minimum 3-5 years of post-board/fellowship experience as a Specialist/Consultant in Infection Control.Recent, continuous, and documented experience in a hospital setting.Certifications & LicensingCertification in Infection Control (CIC) is highly preferred or mandatory.Valid Registration License from the Indian Medical Council.DataFlow Verification (PSV): Primary source verification of all educational and experience certificates is mandatory.SCFHS Registration/License: A "Consultant" classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (requires passing the Prometric exam).BLS/ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.Other RequirementsFluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.Knowledge of national/international infection control regulations.Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) roles at Saudi Arabian Ministry Hospital involve implementing, monitoring, and enforcing evidence-based infection control guidelines to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).Key duties include surveillance, outbreak investigations, policy development, antimicrobial stewardship, and staff education/training.Surveillance and Monitoring: Conducting active surveillance of HAIs, monitoring environmental safety (water, food, air), and ensuring proper sterilization/disinfection techniques.Policies and Procedures: Developing, updating, and enforcing infection control policies, and participating in committees like the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC)Education and Training: Providing education on infection prevention to staff and promoting Basic Infection Control Skills License (BICSL) Training Program.Outbreak Management: Investigating and controlling infection outbreaks in collaboration with public health teams.Occupational Health: Identifying infection risks, managing staff exposure (needle sticks), and overseeing immunization programs.Antimicrobial Stewardship: Monitoring antibiotic use and developing policies to tackle antimicrobial resistance.These positions are crucial to specialized units, including those serving as World Health Organization Collaborating Centers (WHO-CC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council Centre for Infection Control (GCC-CIC).Salary & BenefitsExcellent TAX FREE Salary.FAMILY Status Contract.Annual PAID Vacation - As per the Saudi Arabian Hospital Terms & conditions.FREE FAMILY Housing AND Accommodation - As per the Saudi Arabian Hospital Terms & conditions.FREE SELF & FAMILY Annual/Yearly Ticketing - As per the Saudi Arabian Hospital Terms & conditions.FREE Medical & Insurance - As per the Saudi Arabian Hospital Terms & conditions.Permanent Contract - Renewed Annually ON Mutual Consent Between THE Employee AND THE Hospital.About The Saudi Arabian Hospital: Is a government-funded health system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, founded in the 1980's. Is a regional leader and is an Internationally respected Healthcare Organization providing a wide range of Clinical, Academic, and Research programs from Public Health and Primary care to the fine Tertiary care specialties and subspecialties. Is a world leader in Health Information Technology and its application in Healthcare.Interested candidates can send their Latest updated CV via Email to "avenues.recruit@gmail.com" OR "cv2avenues@gmail.com".Thanking you and looking forward to hear from you.Best regardsJoeMedical Recruitment TeamAvenues Resources ConsultantsIndiaMob No. +91-9971530069#J-18808-Ljbffr