To implement, monitor, and promote infection prevention and control practices across the hospital, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, standard precautions, and applicable healthcare infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures across clinical and non-clinical areas.

- Conduct regular infection control rounds and identify potential infection risks.

- Monitor and report Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and support surveillance activities.

- Collect, analyze, and maintain infection control data and prepare periodic reports.

- Monitor hand hygiene compliance and conduct hand hygiene audits.

- Ensure compliance with standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.

- Conduct surveillance of surgical site infections, catheter-associated infections, ventilator-associated infections, and other relevant HAIs.

- Monitor appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Educate and train doctors, nurses, technicians, housekeeping staff, and other healthcare workers on infection prevention practices.

- Conduct orientation and awareness sessions for new employees.

- Monitor biomedical waste segregation, handling, and disposal practices.

- Monitor sterilization, disinfection, environmental cleaning, and aseptic practices.

- Coordinate with nursing, microbiology, housekeeping, CSSD, OT, laboratory, and other departments on infection control matters.

- Assist in investigation and control of suspected infection outbreaks.





- Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives as required.

- Ensure appropriate documentation, records, and audit reports are maintained.

- Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings and implementation of recommendations.

- Support infection control audits, accreditation requirements, and regulatory compliance.

- Identify gaps and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

- Follow up on infection control-related incidents and ensure timely closure of action points.

- Perform any other duties related to infection prevention and control as assigned by the management.

Qualifications

- B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM from a recognized institution.

- Additional certification or training in Infection Control / Hospital Infection Control will be preferred.

- Valid nursing registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.

Experience

- 4-8 years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in a hospital infection control department.

- Experience in infection surveillance, audits, training, and hospital infection prevention practices will be preferred.

Key Competencies

- Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

- Knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions.

- Good communication and training skills.

- Solid observation and analytical skills.

- Good documentation and reporting skills.

- Ability to conduct audits and follow up on corrective actions.

- Team coordination and interpersonal skills.

- Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

📌 Walk-in || Infection Control Nurse (Gurugram)
🏢 Apollo Hospitals
📍 Gurugram