Ipc/hai Senior Specialist

Recruitment for the IPC/HAI Senior Specialist is now open. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application ONLY at the link: https://globalhealth-aphl.icims.com/jobs/1249/senior-specialist%2c-ipc-hai-%28hanoi%2c-vietnam%29/job.



The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is seeking a Senior Specialist with experience in healthcare Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) or Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and has experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating health programs and coordinating with government and international agencies and other implementing partners. The scope of work will primarily focus on supporting GHSA activities with an emphasis on IPC/HAI activities. This individual will liaise with CDC, MOH, laboratory and healthcare personnel and other collaborating partners in Vietnam. The individual will have a strong understanding of healthcare settings, in Vietnam with relevant experience. The candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.



The IPC/HAI senior specialist will support APHL in meeting the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) goals and address the challenges presented by HAI (including hospital and laboratory settings). APHL work is conducted through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working closely with both the Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) and the Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis (DGHT) in supporting CDC Vietnam.



MD or PhD or Master in Nursing, Master in Life Sciences, or Master in Public Health is required for this position. The candidate will possess a doctoral or master's degree and serve as a technical advisor or programming expert (depending on the qualification and experience) to advance implementation of IPC/HAI activities on behalf of APHL, and in collaboration with CDC Vietnam. The candidate will serve as a full-time contracted employee to APHL through September 29, 2021, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory performance and continued availability of funds. APHL Headquarters is located in Silver Spring, Maryland and this is a field position located in Hanoi.



Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance in the design, implementation, and monitoring of strategies to strengthen IPC best practices and HAI surveillance

• Assist CDC and MOH to develop training materials for IPC/HAI and update and modify existing materials and methods such as lesson plans, work plans, guidelines, and other materials

• Assist with the training of personnel in HAI surveillance and monitoring of IPC implementation

• Assist CDC and MOH, as appropriate, with the development and dissemination of national policies and guidelines for HAI surveillance and IPC

• Support the development, approval and national dissemination of information, education and communication materials on HAI surveillance and IPC

• Support implementation and expansion of HAI surveillance systems and IPC quality improvement projects, as appropriate

• Promote the use of data from HAI surveillance system to inform HAI policies at the national and hospital level

• Review and synthesize existing assessments including Joint External Evaluation (JEE) reports, and other assessment reports to identify activities for to improve and strengthen IPC efforts

• Provide program management oversight, coordination, and development for all APHL HAI/IPC activities

• Coordinates, plans, and otherwise facilitates the meetings between CDC, MOH and other stakeholders

• Actively participates in regularly scheduled and periodic meetings and coordination calls, including those with subject matter experts at CDC Atlanta

• Participate in writing publications, reports, briefings and/or other written and oral strategic and scientific communications to highlight accomplishments/progress of activities

• Represent APHL at national, regional, and global meetings (as appropriate)

• Other duties as requested



APHL (www.APHL.org) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public's health in the United States and globally. APHL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is intended for a Vietnamese national. CV and letter of interest should be in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.



Recruitment for the IPC/HAI Senior Specialist is now open. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application ONLY at the link: https://globalhealth-aphl.icims.com/jobs/1249/senior-specialist%2c-ipc-hai-%28hanoi%2c-vietnam%29/job.