Infection Control Specialist

Resumeocean; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Resumeocean is seeking an experienced Infection Control professional for their Ahmedabad location, focused on developing and implementing infection prevention and control protocols in alignment with NABH and JCI guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Nursing, or related fields, along with 5+ years of hands-on experience in infection control and certifications like CIC or HICCP. Strong analytical, communication, and training skills are essential for this on-site full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in infection control roles at NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Hospital Infection Control Practices (HICCP) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NABH, JCI, CDC, WHO guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control (IPC) policies.
• Conduct surveillance of hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance.
• Perform regular audits in critical care units.
• Train healthcare workers on infection control practices.
• Collaborate with clinical departments and quality assurance teams.

Skills

Infection control methods

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Training skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Microbiology, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, or Healthcare Management

Job description

Job Overview

Department: Quality and Compliance – Infection Prevention & Control. Working Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Employment Type: Full‑time, On‑site. Experience: 5–12 years in infection control roles at NABH/JCI‑accredited hospitals. Salary: ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 per annum (based on experience, certificates, hospital size). Educational requirement: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Microbiology, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, or Healthcare Management. Preferred certification: Infection Control (CI) or Hospital Infection Control Practices (HICCP). Knowledge of NABH, JCI, CDC, WHO infection control guidelines mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and procedures.
• Conduct surveillance of hospital‑acquired infections (HAIs), surgical site infections, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
• Perform regular audits and inspections in Operating Theatre, Intensive Care Units (ICUs), wards, labs, and critical care units.
• Monitor hand hygiene compliance, biomedical waste segregation, PPE usage, and sterilization protocols.
• Investigate outbreaks, perform root‑cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Train healthcare workers on infection control practices, outbreak protocols, and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with clinical departments, housekeeping, and quality assurance teams.
• Ensure compliance with NABH, JCI, ISO, and local health authority guidelines.
• Maintain and analyze infection data and present periodic reports to hospital leadership.
• Participate in accreditation readiness, internal audits, and emergency preparedness plans.

Key Areas of Focus

• Hospital‑Acquired Infection (HAI) Prevention
• Compliance with NABH/JCI/CDC/WHO Guidelines
• RCA & Corrective Action Implementation
• Biomedical Waste Management & Monitoring
• Hand Hygiene & PPE Compliance Audits
• SOP Development & Implementation
• Microbiology & Antibiotic Stewardship Understanding
• Coordination with Quality & Clinical Teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, or Healthcare Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in infection control in a hospital setting; experience with NABH/JCI accreditation desirable.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or Hospital Infection Control Practices (HICCP) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control guidelines (NABH, JCI, CDC, WHO).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and training skills.