· Collaborate with the Infection Prevention and Control Officer on surveillance of infection and detection of outbreaks.

· Collect surveillance specimens.

· Conduct learning needs assessment for all categories and levels of staff.

· Generate HAI data for each clinical area.

· Liaise with ward nurses for early identification and collection of data of unusual/recent infections/resistance patterns/clusters of infections/Surgical site infections.

· Generate awareness among patients and visitors about infection control.

· Ensure implementation of hand hygiene and other basic practices of Infection Prevention and Control.

· Conduct Infection Prevention and Control audits.

· Monitor bio-medical waste management.

· Promote awareness about sharp exposure management and post-exposure prophylaxis program. To be implemented hospital wide.





· Act as incharge for sharp exposure management, post exposure prophylaxis and monitoring of Hepatitis B vaccination/immune status of health-care staff.

· Generate audits on antimicrobial and disinfectant usage in each area, for review by the IPCO and presentation to the Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Committee.

· Meet daily with the IPCO to update the latter on the latest trends and take guidance on further course of action.

· Creating strategies and action-plans for the prevention of outbreaks.

· The investigation of possible outbreaks and the marshalling of proper resources in response in the event of a confirmed outbreak.

Pay: From ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Infection Control Nurse (Kozhikode)
🏢 MVR Cancer Centre & Research Institute
📍 Kozhikode