Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention & Control Consultant

Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention & Control Consultant – King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah

If you’re an experienced Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention & Control Consultant looking to advance your career in a world-class medical setting, apply today!

Summary

Responsible to diagnose problems through physical examination with the aid of such tools as MRI, CT scans and laboratory tests and frequently provide surgical treatment.

Education / Qualification Required

1. Basic medical degree from a recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
     • USA: The American Board of Infectious Diseases (ABID)
     • Fellowship in Infection Prevention & Control – Preferred
     • Fellowship in Antimicrobial Stewardship Program – Preferred
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Infectious Diseases)
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register – Infectious Diseases
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College – Infectious Diseases (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications

• Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES)
• Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and supervise the hospital organization’s infection prevention and control program activities, focusing on infectious diseases, to identify issues, set priorities, and improve outcomes.
• Conduct surveillance activities, employee health programs, education initiatives, regulatory compliance reviews, and process observations.
• Identify high-risk areas, including infectious diseases concerns, and develop prevention strategies.
• Evaluate high-risk care processes such as disinfection, sterilization, dialysis, and laundry management.
• Review, evaluate, and update departmental policies related to infection control and infectious diseases.
• Develop or revise critical documents, including risk assessments, exposure control plans, and waterborne pathogen management plans.
• Mentor new infection control personnel, emphasizing infectious diseases practices.
• Assist with managing outbreaks and other infectious diseases-related incidents.
• Collaborate with team members to create and evaluate competencies in infection prevention and control.
• Support the development of infection prevention plans and program activities, including disease-specific concerns and isolation protocols.
• Provide education and training on infection prevention and infectious diseases protocols to staff and team members.
• Cover duty service for infectious diseases rounds and consultations.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient infectious diseases consultations as per on-call rotations.
• Supervise and mentor fellows and residents in infectious diseases, offering education and feedback.
• Participate in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, planning and evaluating studies on prescribing patterns and antibiotic resistance.
• Conduct and monitor Antimicrobial Stewardship activities, maintaining compliance with guidelines and regulations.
• Attend and contribute to subcommittee meetings, implementing infectious diseases stewardship strategies.
• Perform onsite assessments to evaluate infectious diseases stewardship practices and provide education on antibiotic stewardship.
• Collaborate with departments such as Pharmacy, Microbiology, Hospital Epidemiology, and IT to enhance infectious diseases programs.