Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Consultant, COVID 19 33 views

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Consultant, COVID 19
Company Overview:
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
Project Overview and Role:
The emergence of the COVID-19 global pandemic has posed new challenges to already strained health systems worldwide. Governments have had to start prevention, containment and mitigation measures without a complete understanding of viral transmission, epidemiology or effective supportive treatments for COVID-19. The USAID HP+ Activity in El Salvador is supporting developing countries strengthen their health system to respond to COVID-19 emergency. The IPC consultant will be based in El Salvadorand will work with MoH and partners to improve IPC measures related to COVID-19.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with Ministry of Health (MoH), local partners and HP+ Activity, the consultant will undertake the following activities to strengthen case management in target countries in relation to COVID-19 Pandemic:
Provide specialized advice and expertise in reviewing existing MoH infection prevention guidelines and incorporate COVID-19 related measures considering the internationally recommended standards.
Technically support development of job aides, training materials, information sheets on COVID-19 related infection prevention and control.
Provide advice, education and support to frontline health workers in select health facilities caring for COVID 19 patients.
Provide advice to health facilities designated for COVID-19 patients on IPC requirements and if possible, to other health facilities operating in hot spots.
Support development of basic IPC measures for home care for cases of COVID-19 quarantined at home.
Provide advice on the procurement of IPC equipment and supplies.
Provide training to frontline health workers at health facility as well as community level on infection prevention and control.
Review IPC data on regular bases in collaboration with local partners (Hospitals, health facilities, community level teams etc) and ensure compliance with standards using improvement methods.
Support health facilities in developing infection prevention and control annual plan.
Support development of tools on IPC for patients, families and communities and conduct training and orientation on how to implement and use these tools.
Develop basic tools for monitoring COVID-19 related IPC indicators and data collection tools.
Activate IPC committees in communities and health facilities with training, tools, measurement packages, job aides.
Coaching IPC coordinators on leadership role in driving reliable practices.

Required Qualifications:
A clinical degree (Medical Doctor, nurse or equivalent) is required with minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience.
At least two years’ experience in infection prevention and control in health sector preferably hospitals.
Ability to translate and adapt international guidelines into local context. In dept understanding of the country’s health system.
Demonstrated ability to work with senior MoH officials at national and subnational levels.
A diploma or certificate in Infection prevention and control preferred.
Basic computer literacy in using (Word, Excel, Power point)
Ability to work alone and in teams and have strong interpersonal communication skills
Able to travel to different sites within country based on need.
Must currently reside in target country (El Salvador, Guatemala)
Spanish fluency required (preference given to native speakers); English skills desirable
Duration:
Through October 31, 2020 with possible extension dependent on funding
Duty Station:
El Salvador
Submission Details:
To submit your application, please submit the following through this online platform:
Resume
Proof of Education
Desired daily rate
Questions: contact jessica.carrera@thepalladiumgroup.com

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