Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Officer at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR)

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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH-R)
A Center of Excellence in Health Service Provision, Clinical Education, and Research

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda is undergoing an exciting phase of growth as it embraces a new strategic direction. The hospital continues to build on its strong reputation for compassionate, patient-centered care and highly skilled medical professionals, particularly in specialized medical and surgical services.

King Faisal Hospital Kigali invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the position below:

POSITION: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Officer

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing/Midwifery, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, or another related field

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing national-level or facility-level support in IPC and/or WASH implementation

• Demonstrated experience supporting health facilities in IPC, WASH, or outbreak preparedness and response

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of national IPC standards, WHO IPC guidelines, and WASH-FIT methodologies

• Excellent communication, coaching, mentoring, and reporting skills

• Strong technical expertise in IPC and WASH systems

• Proven capacity-building and mentorship skills

• Ability to use data for decision-making and quality improvement

• Effective coordination and collaboration skills with government institutions and partners

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on technical support to strengthen Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems at King Faisal Hospital

• Support the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and strengthen outbreak prevention and preparedness

• Conduct routine IPC/WASH facility assessments and follow up on implementation of improvement plans

• Support and strengthen functional IPC/WASH committees, including Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) initiatives

• Mentor IPC/WASH committees on monitoring, surveillance, data analysis, and action planning

• Support collection, analysis, auditing, and use of IPC data for continuous quality improvement

• Ensure functionality and maintenance of WASH infrastructure, including water supply, sanitation, hand hygiene, waste management, cleaning, and disinfection practices

• Lead and support facility-level training, coaching, and mentorship aligned with national IPC policies and strategic plans

• Facilitate dissemination and use of IPC/WASH guidelines, SOPs, and job aids at facility level

• Provide technical support for procurement and supply chain management of IPC/WASH equipment, supplies, and consumables

• Collaborate with hospital departments to ensure harmonized IPC/WASH practices

• Document and share lessons learned, challenges, and best practices

• Perform any other IPC/WASH-related duties assigned by the supervisor in support of national health priorities

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications no later than January 20th, 2026.

📌 Applications must be submitted as a single PDF document through the link below and should include:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic credentials

• National ID

• Recommendation letter from a previous employer

• Professional practice license (for clinical candidates)

• Criminal record

🔗 Application Link (IPC Officer):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFV_0h25iikxLwvlNjveNjiQdT86xybu0zqH-sDbukt7zkHg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

ZERIHUN ABEBE, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda