Microbiology Researcher

Asian Heart Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai seeks a dedicated Microbiologist to coordinate and lead all infection control activities within the hospital, applying epidemiologic principles to identify trends and design prevention strategies.

You will compile surveillance data, report to the Infection Control Committee, and drive continuous improvements in infection control practices, including documentation and timely notification of critical pathogens.

Qualifications

• MD in Microbiology or MBBS required.
• 0-5 years experience in infection control.
• Additional certification or training in Infection Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead infection control activities within the hospital.
• Apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods to identify trends.
• Compile and interpret surveillance data for Infection Control Committee.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to drive outcomes.
• Generate concise, error-free reports with clinical comments.
• Notify clinicians immediately about MDR organisms or dangerous pathogens.
• Ensure proper documentation of all tests, quality controls, and corrective actions.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Report writing

Policy development

Education

MD in Microbiology

MBBS

Job description

We seek a dedicated and detail-oriented Microbiologist to coordinate and lead all infection control activities within the hospital. Use epidemiologic principles and statistical methods to identify trends, analyze risk factors, and design prevention strategies.

Education & Policy Development

• Create and maintain infection control policies and procedures that comply with JCI, NIAHO ISO, and CDC standards.
• Compile and interpret surveillance data for presentation to the Infection Control Committee and quality assurance teams.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvements in infection control practices.
• Generate concise, error-free reports with relevant clinical comments.
• multidrug-resistant organisms, dangerous pathogens) for immediate notification to clinicians.
• Ensure proper documentation of all tests, quality controls, and corrective actions.

MD in Microbiology or MBBS

0-5 years experienceAdditional certification or training in Infection Control is preferred

Asian Heart Institute is India's #1 cardiac hospital dedicated to incorporating the latest technological advances and ethical practices to provide quality heart care at reasonable costs. As a JCI, NABH, and ISO-accredited hospital with a staggering success rate of 99.83% in bypass surgeries and an overall 99.4% in cardiac surgeries, we are considered among the best globally.

Our foundation rests firmly on four core pillars: Ethics, Experience, Excellence, and Expertise. We take pride in our team of renowned experts, each contributing years of specialized experience and skill, which is pivotal in driving our pursuit of excellence. Our focus on expertise is not just about having the best professionals on board, but also about fostering continuous learning and staying ahead in our field. .