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WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CAMPUS
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
INFECTION CONTROL PROJECT OFFICER-PANDEMIC INFLUENZA
MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
LABORATORIES
COST CENTRE:
04009
POSITION NO:
WC
CLASSIFICATION CODE:
RN-2
DATE
CREATED:
January
2006
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
Temp
DATE REVISED:
Permanent
X Temporary
Other
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Job and Person Specification Approval
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Divisional Chief
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Date
JOB SPECIFICATION
1.
PREAMBLE
The Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service (CYWHS) was established to
promote, maintain and restore the health of women, children and young people in
South Australia. The Service plans, develops and coordinates health services as part
of an integrated health system.
The Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service efficiently conducts and manages,
within its identified resources, health services for children, young people and women,
including:
 Specialist hospital services
 Primary health care and population health programs
 Integrated community care services
 Services to address the health and well being of particular populations,
including Aboriginal Health Programs
 Education and training programs
 Research.
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2.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Infection Control Project Officer-Pandemic Influenza is accountable to the
Infection Control Coordinator (Level 3) for the effective coordination and
implementation of a Program to fit check and fit test staff with high particulate
filter masks at the CYWHS and ensure that staff are trained in the appropriate
use of personal protective equipment. The Project Officer will also be
responsible for providing advice and education relating to the CYWHS
preparedness and response to pandemic influenza. The position of Project
Officer will also involve the collection and evaluation of data relating to the
Program and assisting in the preparation of reports.
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REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Infection Control Project Officer-Pandemic Influenza through the
Infection Control Coordinator is functionally accountable to the Head of
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and professionally accountable to the
Infection Control Coordinator.
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Performance will be assessed regularly based upon the outcomes of the
position as detailed in the job and person specification. A process for
performance management will be negotiated between you and your line
manager.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS (Such as non-metropolitan location, travel
requirements, frequent overtime, etc.).
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Some out of hours consultation may be required.
Some intra / interstate travel may be required
Must be prepared to attend relevant meetings and staff development /
education activities as required.
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STATEMENT
ACTIVITIES
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In collaboration with the Infection Control Coordinator, plans, manages and
reviews the outcome of the program including the management of resources.
Consults collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health, support and
clerical/administration staff in the planned and systematic implementation of
the project.
Develops and implements an education program designed to direct, assist and
support staff in preparing and responding to an influenza pandemic. This
includes being responsible for the training of health care workers and other
relevant persons at the CYWHS in appropriate wearing of personal protective
equipment.
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Is responsible for fit checking and fit testing of high particulate filter masks on
health care workers and other relevant persons at the CYWHS and ensures
proper recording of information
With assistance from the Infection Control Coordinator, acts as a resource for
matters relating to pandemic influenza preparedness and response.
Collects and analyses data relating to the program and assists in the
preparation of reports
Works with the Infection Control Coordinator to facilitate appropriate action
and to implement strategies to overcome any identified deficits in the program
Provides support and direction to the Infection Control Link Nurse/Midwives
in regards to the program
Acts as an effective role model promoting infection control principles
throughout the CYWHS
Maintains own competence by updating skills through practical experience and
continuing education (including attendance at seminars, conferences and
conduction of literature reviews)
Provides assistance to the Infection Control Coordinator in other infection
control duties when required
Relieves the Infection Control Coordinator where appropriate
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Occupational Health & Safety
Ensuring a safe working environment at all times by maintaining effective work
practices, adopting procedures and practices which comply with the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, and taking reasonable care to protect your own health and
safety and the health and safety of others.
(Additional statement for Management Employees)
Ensure the safety and well being of staff by adhering to the principles of Occupational
Health & Safety and implementation of Hospital policies as required.
EEO Principles
Promoting and implementing policies and procedures in relation to EEO and the
prevention of bullying, harassment and intimidation.
Human Resources
Managers and staff have a shared responsibility for ensuring that the working
environment enables all staff to achieve their greatest potential.
Consumer Rights
Demonstrating knowledge and commitment to patients’ rights and responsibilities
with regard to health care provision.
Confidentiality
Demonstrating an understanding of confidentiality and information security policies
and procedures.
Disability Discrimination
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Promote and apply policies, procedures and practices that ensure the elimination of
discrimination against all people with disabilities in accordance with the Disability
Discrimination Act.
Code of Fair Implementation Practice
Comply with the Principles of the Code of Fair Information Practice, adopted by the
Department of Human Services, which regulate the collection, use, disclosure, storage
and transfer of all personal patient/client information within the Department and
throughout its funded service providers.
I agree to accept and undertake the responsibilities stated above:
Occupant
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Witness
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
absolutely necessary).
(Those characteristics considered
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
Registered as a Registered General Nurse/Midwife by the Nurses Board of South
Australia and holds a current appropriate certificate of registration.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes Skills (Related to the Job Description and expressed
in a way which allows objective assessment).
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Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff to gain their co-operation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and co-operatively as part of a multi-disciplinary
team
Demonstrated ability to be self motivated, determine priorities and meet deadlines
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Ability to write clear, succinct and accurate reports.
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Well developed problem solving skills.
Experience
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Experience in planning, managing and evaluating a health care related
program/project.
Demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of education and training by
producing a relevant work program
Experience in the application of management and clinical information systems.
Knowledge
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Some knowledge of the transmission of infection, including management,
prevention and control
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (Considered to be useful in carrying out
the responsibilities of the position).
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Relevant education or qualifications such as infection control, occupational health
& safety or public health.
Membership of relevant professional organisations such as Infection Control
Association of South Australia
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes Skills
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An interest in infection control and a desire to learn new skills in the area of
infection control and prevention
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Experience
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Relevant experience in the field of infection control and/or infectious diseases
Knowledge
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Demonstrated willingness to improve and extend knowledge base
A working knowledge of the organisation and operations of a major teaching
hospital and the bureaucratic and political framework in which it exists
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