Job Description

Qualifications & Experience

Education

: GNM or Post-Basic/Basic B.Sc. Nursing; additional certification in infection control is preferred.

Experience

: Typically 2-5 years of clinical nursing experience; prior exposure to infection control policy compliance or surveillance.

Preferences

: Experience in NABH-accredited settings or exposure to quality standards is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Surveillance, Monitoring & Reporting

Conduct regular hospital rounds across wards--including OT, ICU, CSSD, OPD, labs--to monitor adherence to infection control protocols. Collect and tabulate data on hospital-acquired infections (HAI): including patient details, admission and onset dates, infection types, culture results, and antibiotics administered. Analyze trends, maintain departmental statistics (e.g. MRSA, ESBL), and prepare surveillance reports. Respond promptly to outbreaks by identifying sources and coordinating containment measures with relevant departments.

Infection Prevention & Protocol Compliance

Oversee implementation of infection control protocols: isolation, hand hygiene, disinfection, terminal cleaning, IV line care, PPE usage. Conduct audits--e.g., hand hygiene compliance, correct use of disinfectants, biomedical waste management--and report findings.

Training, Education & Coordination

Lead education sessions and training programs for nursing, housekeeping, and support staff on infection control standards and practices. Orient new staff to hospital infection prevention protocols and participate in committee meetings and workshops. Coordinate with microbiologists, sterile supply managers, waste handlers, and external agencies to ensure safe practices.
Vaccination & Post-Exposure Management

Ensure all hospital staff receive necessary vaccinations (e.g., Hepatitis B, flu); manage needle-stick injuries and related post-exposure responses.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person