Infection Control Pharmacist
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Last updated on 15 Oct 2025
Overview
An Infection Control Pharmacist plays a vital role in preventing and managing healthcare-associated infections through optimized medication use. They work closely with infection prevention teams to promote antimicrobial stewardship, monitor resistance trends, and ensure safe pharmacy practices that support infection control efforts across healthcare settings.
Job Description
- Lead and support antimicrobial stewardship programs to ensure responsible use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials.
- Monitor infection trends, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and medication-related infection risks within healthcare facilities.
- Collaborate with infection control teams to develop policies that promote hygiene, sterilization, and safe medication practices.
- Educate healthcare staff on infection prevention strategies, proper antimicrobial use, and strategies to mitigate antimicrobial resistance.
- Participate in outbreak investigations, providing pharmaceutical expertise to effectively manage and contain infections.
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