Temporary Technical Advisor For Infection Prevention And Control (Ipc) And Healthcare Waste Management (Hcwm) At Management Sciences For Health (Msh)

Key result areas;
Support establishment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) governance structures in focus counties- S/he will work closely with other MTaPS team members to support establishment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) governance structures in focus counties.
Develop guidelines, SOPs and standards for IPC and HCWM during COVID-19 emergency- S/he will work with the MOH at national level and selected counties and other technical departments of the MoH to develop, adapt or revise supporting documents to enhance facility level readiness.
Coordinate training on infection prevention and control and healthcare waste management within the context of Mpox in selected counties and health facilities- In collaboration with other technical experts on IPC, provide technical assistance to the MoH and the pool of national/county trainers to train health workers at designated counties likely to receive patients infected with Mpox and to strengthen the overall IPC and HCWM competencies and emergency management preparedness
Monitor compliance with good waste management and IPC practices & requirements in selected counties

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Medicine (MD), Infectious disease, Virology, Laboratory sciences or senior nursing expertise with understanding of mode of infection transmission and prevention.
Degree, diploma or certification in field epidemiology, disease control, global health or any related field.
At least 5-year experience working in healthcare, field epidemiology or emergency management at Senior Level. Certification in emergency management is an added advantage