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Reference: AMAJ08/2026. Salary: R571 161 per annum, (an all- inclusive salary package). Other Benefits: Medical Aid Optional, Home Allowance – Employee must meet prescribed requirements and 13th Cheque.. Requirements: and 13th Cheque. Duties: Plan, develop and implement an infection prevention and control program in keeping with the IPC standards. Monitor implementation of the National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic Framework. Train and capacitate employees of Infection Prevention and Control practices to develop the necessary insight and sustain an environment conducive to Infection Prevention and Control needs. Organize regular Infection Prevention and Control committee meetings and document the proceedings. Ensure the adherence / supervision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing for employees and members of the public when needed. Support facilities in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in pertaining to IPC waste management, environmental health, cleaning as well as decontamination of medical devices. Participate in annual ICRM/IHRM and IPC 181 Risk assessments to ensure adherence to IPC standards. Capacitate facility IPC champions and schedule quarterly meetings to identify gaps within the IPC program. Monitor facility compliance with conducting awareness campaigns as per WHO and National Department of Health calendar. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026.