Infection Control Nurse

Job Description

ey Responsibilities:1. Surveillance and Reporting Conduct routine and targeted surveillance of HAIs. Maintain accurate records of infection rates, outbreaks, and trends. Investigate infection outbreaks and prepare incident reports with root cause analysis. Submit surveillance data to appropriate authorities and committees. 2. Policy Implementation Assist in the development, review, and implementation of infection control policies, SOPs, and protocols in compliance with NABH guidelines. Ensure staff adherence to standard precautions, isolation techniques, and aseptic practices. 3. Training and Education Conduct regular training and awareness programs for healthcare workers on hand hygiene, PPE usage, waste management, needle-stick injury prevention, etc. Participate in orientation programs for new staff regarding infection control practices. 4. Audits and Monitoring Perform regular audits on: Hand hygiene compliance Biomedical waste segregation and disposal Disinfection and sterilization processes Environmental cleanliness Report audit findings and recommend corrective actions. 5. Committee Participation Actively participate in Infection Control Committee (ICC) meetings. Present reports, trends, and observations during ICC reviews. 6. NABH Accreditation Support Assist in preparing documentation and compliance checklists for NABH standards. Ensure readiness for internal and external audits. Support gap analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions. 7. Outbreak Management Implement isolation precautions and coordinate with clinical teams during infection outbreaks. Support sampling, testing, and reporting during outbreaks. Qualification & Experience: B.Sc. Nursing / GNM with Infection Control certification preferred 2+ years of clinical experience, with at least 1 year in infection control (preferred) Prior exposure to NABH-accredited settings is highly desirable Familiarity with NABH infection control guidelines Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Paid time off Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Shift allowance Work Location: In person