Health and Safety Executive

EPCORN - India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCORN - India is seeking an Executive responsible for overseeing pest control and disinfection protocols in healthcare facilities. The role ensures compliance with infection prevention standards while managing pest control activities and documentation. Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, with a preference for certification in infection control. Strong skills in hospital infection control practices and team management are essential. This contractual position is based in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• Last year students of Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• Certification in Infection Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pest control and infection prevention standards.
• Develop and implement Integrated Pest Management program.
• Monitor pest control activities and conduct inspections.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of hospital infection control practices

Understanding of pest control in sensitive environments

Familiarity with disinfectants, biocides, and safety protocols

Audit and compliance management

Team management and coordination

Data analysis and report writing

Coordination across departments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health / Environmental Health / Microbiology / Life Sciences / Hospital Administration

Certification in Infection Control

Job description

Location: Mumbai-based Healthcare Facilities

Employment Type: Contractual

Role Overview

The Executive is responsible for overseeing pest control, disinfection protocols, and environmental hygiene across the business segment. The role ensures strict compliance with infection prevention standards, minimizes contamination risks, and maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors of a given business facility.

Key Responsibilities

Pest Management Oversight

• Develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for the business segment (hospital, clinic, factories, pharma units)
• Monitor pest control activities conducted by internal teams or external vendors
• Conduct routine inspections of high-risk areas (ICUs, kitchens, waste zones, storage areas)
• Identify infestation risks and implement preventive and corrective actions
• Ensure safe and compliant use of pesticides within contracted environments
• Establish and supervise IPM, cleaning and disinfection protocols across departments
• Ensure proper use of disinfectants, sanitizers, and fumigation practices
• Validate cleaning effectiveness using audits, ATP testing, or microbiological methods
• Oversee terminal cleaning, outbreak response disinfection, and high-touch surface sanitation
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards and hospital policies

Infection Control & Compliance

• Work closely with the Infection Control Committee (ICC) and clinical teams
• Ensure adherence to NABH, JCI, WHO, and local regulatory guidelines
• Conduct environmental hygiene audits and risk assessments
• Maintain documentation for inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Support hospital/medical/pharma facility accreditation and external audits
• Manage pest control teams in line with SLA monitoring
• Review service reports, chemical usage logs, and safety documentation
• Ensure staff training in hygiene protocols and chemical safety and use
• Optimize schedules for pest control and disinfection activities

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed reports on pest activity trends, disinfection efficacy, and compliance status
• Maintain records of incidents, corrective actions, and preventive measures
• Analyse data to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities
• Present findings to hospital management and infection control committees

Required Qualifications

• Last year students of Bachelor’s degree in Public Health / Environmental Health / Microbiology / Life Sciences / Hospital Administration
• Certification in Infection Control (preferred) or Hospital Hygiene Management

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of hospital infection control practices
• Understanding of pest control in sensitive environments
• Familiarity with disinfectants, biocides, and safety protocols
• Audit and compliance management
• Team management and coordination
• Data analysis and report writing
• Hospital setting with exposure to clinical and non-clinical areas
• Requires coordination across departments and occasional emergency response (e.g., outbreaks)

Other Requirements

• High attention to detail and hygiene standards
• Ability to handle sensitive hospital environments
• Strong communication and training capability