Infection Control Nurse / Infection Control officer

Infection Control Nurse (ICN)

Location:

Roles and Responsibilities:-

• Lead the

  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

  program to ensure a safe and hygienic hospital environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct

  continuous surveillance, analysis, and reporting

  of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) to identify patterns, root causes, and areas for improvement.

• Design, implement, and regularly update

  infection control policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in alignment with

  NABH and JCI guidelines

  .
• Organize

  training sessions, workshops, and awareness programs

  to educate healthcare staff on infection prevention practices, aseptic techniques, and hand hygiene protocols.
• Collaborate closely with

  medical, nursing, housekeeping, and laboratory departments

  to ensure compliance with infection control standards across all units.
• Conduct

  regular audits and inspections

  of clinical and non-clinical areas to monitor adherence to infection control practices.
• Provide expert guidance during

  infection outbreaks or exposure incidents

  , ensuring timely containment and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and data reports to support

  quality assurance and accreditation processes

  .

Desired Candidate Profile:-

• Educational Qualification:

  B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institution;

  Certification in Infection Control (ICN)

  preferred.

• Experience:

  Minimum

  6 to 10 years

  of experience in Infection Control Nursing, Midwifery (GNM), or related clinical roles.
• Strong understanding of

  NABH standards, hospital infection control policies, sterilization techniques,

  and

  quality assurance protocols.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills with a proactive approach toward maintaining patient and staff safety.
  
• Ability to

  lead infection control committees, drive compliance initiatives,

  and foster a culture of safety across departments.