Infection Control Nurse

Role & responsibilities

* Collect, analyze and interpret infection-control data.

* Notify local, state and federal authorities about reportable diseases as required.

* Plan, implement, manage and evaluate infection prevention and control activities.

* Conduct infection control risk assessments for construction and renovation projects; equipment inspection, and pest control

* Educate individuals and groups about the risk, prevention, transmission, and control of infection disease-specific care, appropriate precautions, and appropriate assessments.

* Establish accepted standards and develop, implement, monitor and revise infection control policies and procedures to assure compliance with the standards.

* Investigate, manage and conduct surveillance of suspected and confirmed outbreaks of infection.

* Provide consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.

Preferred candidate profile

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Good knowledge of written and spoken English; Excellent understanding of local languages and Hindi.

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ICN Certification

* Superior customer service skills, excellent communication skills, good computer skills,

use of basic office equipment.

* Excellent documentation skills, highly detailed oriented, ability to multitask and manage

time effectively.

* Team player with effective interpersonal skills.

* Knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, sterilization, and disinfection,

medication, vaccine and antibiotic usage, statistics and regulatory requirements are essential.

* Skills such as consultation, teaching, data analysis and interpretation and project

good communication skills management are essential as well.