• Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) - C3 - ($594 - $812 per work day) + allowances
• 132 days over 12 months role
• Based in Tuvalu

The role

The Infection Prevention and Control Adviser will provide technical and managerial support to Tuvalu MoH leadership, stakeholders and the Tuvalu health workforce in improving Inflection Prevention and Control (IPC) at PMH. This role will focus on supporting the local clinical (medical, nursing, laboratory and allied health) team with technical mentoring, support and advice. A key aspect of this role will be the review of current IPC resources and the development and implementation of evidence-based standard protocols, guidelines and training materials for IPC in liaison with the MoH and key stakeholders. The adviser will establish a close working relationship with the MoH and clinical staff at PMH to develop an agreed work plan for IPC health system strengthening and workforce support, including the monitoring of progress.

You will be accountable to, and managed by Director of Medical Services, Tuvalu Ministry of Health

This role is expected to commence in June for a period of 132 days over 12 months, ideally 6 x 1 months field visits .

Key objectives:

• Implementation of Transmission based precautions
• Provide operational and technical IPC support to the Ministry of Health
• Provide technical advice and mentoring on Infection Prevent and Control risk reduction
• Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health to develop and implement an IPC monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Provide reports to the Director Medical Services and DFAT

Selection criteria:

• IPC accreditation and/or Registered general nurse or allied health qualification, with post-graduate qualification, or equivalent experience in IP

Skills, experience, knowledge

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience (5-10 years) working as an accredited IPC specialist/ IPC registered nurse or nurse practitioner in health facilities.
• Experience of living and working in a challenging, resource constraint environment.
• Excellent understanding of risk management in infection prevention and control.
• Experience in supporting successful change in practice through training and mentoring of clinical and allied health professionals.
• Experience developing IPC guidelines and protocols.
• Experience working in the Pacific region or other resource constraint setting.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in training, mentoring and coaching
• A preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging environment.
• Well-developed written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent record of developing and maintaining respectful and productive cross-cultural relationships, including with persons in senior positions in government and nongovernment agencies, middle managers, technical staff and front-line health workers.
• Fluency in English and demonstrated ability to express verbally and in writing complex ideas in clear and simple language.

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

The benefits:

• Remuneration in line with the ARF - C3 ($594 - $812 per work day)
• Daily travel allowances as specified by DFAT travel rates
• Flights, medicals, and insurance
• Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
• Ongoing assignment monitoring and support

Scope Global – Engaged in the present to develop the future

Scope Global is a specialist project management company with people as the focus of its program delivery. We have a history of successfully managing projects in the international development and international education sectors.

The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism Phase 2 (PACTAM2) is an Australian Government initiative, funded through the Australian aid program and managed by Scope Global. It places highly skilled Advisers with Partner Governments in participating Pacific Island countries to build capacity and to meet identified human resource needs.

If you are interested in other PACTAM2 opportunities and would like to receive updates, please register your interest.

For more information please see the Position Description attached below.