Job ID
44490
Job Title
Infection Prevention and Control Officer
To work for
International Rescue Committee
Country
Syria
City
Rakka
Field of Work
Medicine/Nursing - Sport/Nutrition/Physiotherapy - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
Job overview:
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Officer, under close supervision from the Health Manager, will hold the overall responsibility for Environmental and IPC activities for the assigned IRC and partners Health Facilities in Northeast Syria.
They will work closely with the Health Manager and Health officers to ensure health services meet IRC IPC protocols and provide regular training of WASH and IPC for health staff.
This position will ensure IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers, and patients, in addition to responsibility for quality of water tracking, and hygiene supplies for the health centers. This position reports to the Health Program Manager, Ar-Raqqa.
Responsibilities:
Implement rapid IPC infrastructural and operational analysis treatment centers and designated health facilities in line with IRC's Standard Operating Procedures for Health facilities.
Propose and support the implementation of necessary adaptations leading to compliance in line with the national standards.
Build the capacity of front-line health care workers in IPC and WASH through daily mentoring.
Strengthen overall IPC competencies at health facilities and partner organizations through training of practitioners and support staff in IPC and Health Care Waste Management.
In consultation with the Community health officers, develop timely messages on IPC to be disseminated to the community.
Involve and enhance IPC/WASH and social change behavior visions in CH activities at the community level.
Actively participate in the IPC committees and take a leading role to better respond to the outbreak.
Conduct IPC infrastructure assessment in newly developed, identified isolation and treatment centers and existing health facilities as assigned.
Ensure all programs meet standards, making recommendations on upgrading facilities and procedures as needed.
Submission of weekly activity plans and end-of-week update reports and monthly data to the manager.
Build strong relationships with sector staff and ensure healthy working relationships are demonstrated between staff.
Define the needs of the community regarding the WASH sector.
Supervise the distribution activities and ensure that all targets of the distribution are met.
Perform any task provided by the Health Manager.
Perform regular IPC assessments on the health facilities.
Ensure water quality check is performed by IPC focal points at health facilities and sources of water.
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Officer, under close supervision from the Health Manager, will hold the overall responsibility for Environmental and IPC activities for the assigned IRC and partners Health Facilities in Northeast Syria.
They will work closely with the Health Manager and Health officers to ensure health services meet IRC IPC protocols and provide regular training of WASH and IPC for health staff.
This position will ensure IPC standard precautions include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, prevention of accidental exposure to body fluids, safe and appropriate treatment of re-usable medical devices, waste management, cleaning and disinfection of surface and environment, respiratory hygiene and individual hygiene for staff, caretakers, and patients, in addition to responsibility for quality of water tracking, and hygiene supplies for the health centers. This position reports to the Health Program Manager, Ar-Raqqa.
Responsibilities:
Implement rapid IPC infrastructural and operational analysis treatment centers and designated health facilities in line with IRC's Standard Operating Procedures for Health facilities.
Propose and support the implementation of necessary adaptations leading to compliance in line with the national standards.
Build the capacity of front-line health care workers in IPC and WASH through daily mentoring.
Strengthen overall IPC competencies at health facilities and partner organizations through training of practitioners and support staff in IPC and Health Care Waste Management.
In consultation with the Community health officers, develop timely messages on IPC to be disseminated to the community.
Involve and enhance IPC/WASH and social change behavior visions in CH activities at the community level.
Actively participate in the IPC committees and take a leading role to better respond to the outbreak.
Conduct IPC infrastructure assessment in newly developed, identified isolation and treatment centers and existing health facilities as assigned.
Ensure all programs meet standards, making recommendations on upgrading facilities and procedures as needed.
Submission of weekly activity plans and end-of-week update reports and monthly data to the manager.
Build strong relationships with sector staff and ensure healthy working relationships are demonstrated between staff.
Define the needs of the community regarding the WASH sector.
Supervise the distribution activities and ensure that all targets of the distribution are met.
Perform any task provided by the Health Manager.
Perform regular IPC assessments on the health facilities.
Ensure water quality check is performed by IPC focal points at health facilities and sources of water.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education:
The ideal candidate will have an environmental health background and experience in implementing water and sanitation for health facilities, such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units. “Highly desired criteria” include previous work in WASH at the health facilities level and knowledge of infection control and prevention.
Minimum university degree in General engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water engineering, public health, Environmental health, medical nursing, or another related field.
2 years of experience working in WASH projects, WASH in Health Facilities, Health programming, or field epidemiology within emergency settings.
Desirable: expertise in infection prevention and control, within healthcare settings or in the context of outbreaks.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IPC and Healthcare Waste Management.
Experience working in a community-based setting. One year of relevant work experience would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated management skills are a key asset.
Understand community service - community connectedness.
Knowledge of community hygiene promotion approaches and messages.
Excellent initiator and able to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to achieve effective resolution.
Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities, and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, is a must.
Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
Language/Travel:
English & Arabic is required.
60% Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Health Manager
Position directly supervises: NA
Indirect Reporting: Health Coordinator
Key Internal Contacts: Health Officer, SRH officer, MH officer, IPC officer, health staff at IRC facilities.
Key External Contacts: WASH partners
Education:
The ideal candidate will have an environmental health background and experience in implementing water and sanitation for health facilities, such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units. “Highly desired criteria” include previous work in WASH at the health facilities level and knowledge of infection control and prevention.
Minimum university degree in General engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water engineering, public health, Environmental health, medical nursing, or another related field.
2 years of experience working in WASH projects, WASH in Health Facilities, Health programming, or field epidemiology within emergency settings.
Desirable: expertise in infection prevention and control, within healthcare settings or in the context of outbreaks.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IPC and Healthcare Waste Management.
Experience working in a community-based setting. One year of relevant work experience would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated management skills are a key asset.
Understand community service - community connectedness.
Knowledge of community hygiene promotion approaches and messages.
Excellent initiator and able to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development.
Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to achieve effective resolution.
Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities, and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity.
Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, is a must.
Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.
Language/Travel:
English & Arabic is required.
60% Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Health Manager
Position directly supervises: NA
Indirect Reporting: Health Coordinator
Key Internal Contacts: Health Officer, SRH officer, MH officer, IPC officer, health staff at IRC facilities.
Key External Contacts: WASH partners
Salary and Benefits
As per the IRC Salary Scale
About us
The IRC has operated in Syria since 2012, providing protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development programs in Idleb, Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Hassakeh, and Deir ez-Zor, with new programs expanding into Hama, rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 700 members, the IRC has established trust and strong community relationships, ensuring access and effective service delivery. It plays a significant role in Syria’s NGO, donor, and coordination forums, holding key positions and adapting to the evolving context.
With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.
Healthcare
Since 2012, the IRC has provided comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare through hospitals, clinics, and mobile medical units (MMUs). Ensuring access to vital services like sexual and reproductive health, clinical psychosocial support, and other specialized care. Working alongside our partners, we’ve helped secure a steady supply of medicines and medical equipment into the country, trained healthcare providers, and deployed health personnel to maintain services in even the most challenging conditions.
Protection
The IRC has been delivering protection programs in the northwest since 2013 and in the northeast of Syria since 2014, focusing on Protection/Rule of Law (PRoL), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and Child Protection (CP). These efforts include specialized case management, PSS, protection monitoring, service mapping, and advocacy. Collaborating with partners, IRC improves access to protection services, raises community awareness, and strengthens referral pathways. Protection capacity building, community outreach, and rapid response through mobile protection teams have also been provided since 2017.
Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
IRC has over 10 years of experience in Syria implementing cash, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, and was one of the first organizations to use cash transfers, supporting vulnerable communities with MPCT since 2014 in the northwest, and 2015 in the northeast.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
The IRC, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is implementing the 'Ahlan Simsim' program to provide early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers affected by conflict and displacement across the Middle East. Our goal is to create inclusive environments where all children, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential, especially in communities that have experienced the brunt of the conflict.
With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency.
Healthcare
Since 2012, the IRC has provided comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare through hospitals, clinics, and mobile medical units (MMUs). Ensuring access to vital services like sexual and reproductive health, clinical psychosocial support, and other specialized care. Working alongside our partners, we’ve helped secure a steady supply of medicines and medical equipment into the country, trained healthcare providers, and deployed health personnel to maintain services in even the most challenging conditions.
Protection
The IRC has been delivering protection programs in the northwest since 2013 and in the northeast of Syria since 2014, focusing on Protection/Rule of Law (PRoL), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and Child Protection (CP). These efforts include specialized case management, PSS, protection monitoring, service mapping, and advocacy. Collaborating with partners, IRC improves access to protection services, raises community awareness, and strengthens referral pathways. Protection capacity building, community outreach, and rapid response through mobile protection teams have also been provided since 2017.
Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
IRC has over 10 years of experience in Syria implementing cash, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, and was one of the first organizations to use cash transfers, supporting vulnerable communities with MPCT since 2014 in the northwest, and 2015 in the northeast.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
The IRC, in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is implementing the 'Ahlan Simsim' program to provide early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers affected by conflict and displacement across the Middle East. Our goal is to create inclusive environments where all children, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential, especially in communities that have experienced the brunt of the conflict.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 17, 2025
Expiry Date
Oct 03, 2025
CV Language
English
