infection control specialist

Almazroui Medical Center, One Day Surgery LLC

Requirements:1. Valid DOH Abu Dhabi registered Nurse License (Mandatory).2. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.3. Certification in Infection Control (Preferred) from an accredited institution.4. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in infection control nursing.5. Strong knowledge of infection prevention guidelines and healthcare regulations.6. Excellent training and communication skills.Job Type: Full-time

REGISTERED NURSE/INFECTION CONTROL

Eden Critical care Hospital Chandigarh

Responsibilities &amp; Duties<ul><li>Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures.</li><li>Conduct regular assessments of the facility to identify and mitigate potential infection risks.</li><li>Train staff on proper infection control techniques and protocols.</li><li>Monitor and report on the incidence and trends of infections.</li><li>Investigate and respond to reports of infections.</li><li>Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement infection control programs.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with current infection control practices and regulations.</li><li>Provide guidance and education to patients and families on infection control measures.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing.</li><li>Certification in Infection Control (CIC).</li><li>Experience in epidemiology or public health.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of local, state, and federal infection control regulations.</li><li>Experience in staff education and training.</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.</li><li>Registered Nurse (RN) license.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field.</li><li>Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or willing to obtain within first year of employment.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience in infection control and prevention in a healthcare setting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of infection control regulations and standards.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

ICN (Infection control nurse)

Fujairah National Group

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Infection Control Nurse to oversee and manage the facility&rsquo;s infection prevention and control program.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain infection prevention and control policies and proceduresConduct ongoing infection surveillance, data collection, and reportingEducate and train staff on infection prevention practices (hand hygiene, PPE, isolation protocols, etc.)Ensure complianceMaintain required documentation and prepare reports for regulatory surveysRequirements:Certification in Infection Control (CIC)Minimum 2-3 years of experienceStrong knowledge of infection prevention guidelines and regulatory standardsJob Type: Full-time

Infection Control Nurse

INDUS INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL

<ul><li>Conduct active and passive surveillance of HAIs (CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, SSI, etc.).</li><li>Calculate infection rates (device days, patient days, infection density rates).</li><li>Prepare and submit monthly infection control reports to the Infection Control Committee (ICC).</li><li>Monitor and audit hand hygiene compliance as per WHO guidelines.</li><li>Ensure implementation of standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.</li><li>Monitor isolation practices and cohorting of patients.</li><li>Conduct regular rounds in ICU, OT, wards, dialysis, and high-risk areas.</li><li>Audit sterilization and disinfection processes (CSSD, OT, endoscopy).</li><li>Supervise biomedical waste segregation and compliance with BMW rules.</li><li>Participate in antibiotic stewardship program monitoring.</li><li>Assist in outbreak identification, root cause analysis (RCA), and containment measures.</li><li>Monitor environmental cleaning and disinfection practices.</li><li>Monitor segregation, collection, transport, and disposal practices.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Biomedical Waste Management Rules.</li><li>Ensure safe injection practices and needle-stick injury reporting.</li><li>Maintain post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) protocol compliance.</li><li>Coordinate with microbiology for culture reports and antibiograms.</li><li>Organize and conduct staff training, CMEs, and awareness programs.</li><li>Maintain documentation for audits and NABH assessments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with hospital infection control manual and SOPs.</li><li>Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to infection control.</li><li>Track and trend multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs).</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>B.Sc. Nursing / GNM (B.Sc. preferred)</li><li>Certification in Infection Control (preferred)</li><li>Valid Nursing Council Registration</li><li>Knowledge of NABH standards and HIC guidelines</li><li>Required 3&ndash;4 years experience</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, FresherPay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Amandeep Medicity hospital

<ul><li>Monitor and prevent hospital-acquired infections in all departments.</li><li>Conduct regular infection control rounds in wards, ICUs, OTs, and OPDs.</li><li>Ensure hand hygiene, PPE use, sterilization, and disinfection practices are followed.</li><li>Implement infection control policies and SOPs as per hospital and NABH guidelines.</li><li>Conduct infection control audits and prepare audit reports.</li><li>Monitor biomedical waste segregation, collection, and disposal.</li><li>Train nursing staff, doctors, housekeeping, and other employees on infection control practices.</li><li>Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings and activities.</li><li>Investigate infection outbreaks and suggest corrective and preventive actions.</li><li>Maintain infection control records, data, and documentation.</li><li>Prepare and submit monthly infection control reports to management.</li><li>Coordinate with microbiology, nursing, housekeeping, and quality departments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with government and hospital infection control guidelines.</li></ul>Mail your CV : hr@amandeepmedicity.org or wats/Call at : 77078-01417/7707860600or Visit for Walk-in Interview at : Amandeep Medicity , Lawrence road , Amritsar (Punjab) Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹41,641.94 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Infection Control Nurse (ICN)

NMC Health plc

<div><div>To support and demonstrate our NMC Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values:
Our Nursing Vision: At NMC Healthcare, we are committed to providing clinical excellence through safe, compassionate, and individualized care to every patient, every time.
Our Nursing Mission: To exemplify clinical excellence, every NMC nurse will seek to:
<ul><li>Do the right thing
</li><li>Be the patient&rsquo;s advocate
</li><li>Be open and transparent
</li><li>Deliver safe, compassionate care
</li><li>Recognize the uniqueness of each patient
</li><li>Contribute to an outstanding patient&rsquo;s experience
</li><li>Engage with and contribute to, a learning culture
</li><li>Lead and influence changes in healthcare
</li></ul>Our Nursing Values: We will achieve this through our core values:
<ul><li>Safety
</li><li>Excellence
</li><li>Ethics
</li><li>Trust
</li><li>Collaboration 
</li></ul>The post holder will work collaboratively with other team members, uphold and live the NMC Nursing Strategy in order to provide safe and outstanding care to their patient, to the patient's bystanders all the time, every time.
</div>These must be upheld in accordance with the UAE Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice and licensure as per the regulator.
The post holder will:
<ul><li>Always speak up if safety is a concern
</li><li>Treat all patients with kindness, respect and compassion.
</li><li>Recognize and work within the limits of their own competence
</li><li>Take responsibility for their own actions
</li><li>Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure patients receives the safest, most effective care possible.
</li><li>Perform additional duties when required
</li></ul>Education and Training:
<ul><li>Ensure relevant training and competency is undertaken to deliver care safely.
</li><li>Maintain up-to-date mandatory training requirements.
</li><li>Follow and comply with the NMC Nurse Competency Matrix / Framework, relevant to their role profile.
</li><li>Be willing to learn new clinical skills and actively contribute to the learning culture through attendance of journal clubs and professional development programs.
</li><li><div>Support and supervise pre-registration and new nurses and other health care workers when required.
</div></li><li>Participate in teaching, mentorship and preceptorship when required.
</li><li>Participate in clinical supervision of student nurses, newly graduated nurses, newly hired experienced nurses, return to practice nurses and nurses undergoing cross-training or upskilling.
</li><li><div>Participate in Performance Improvement Plans when required.
</div></li><li>Share knowledge and skill with others, to improve patient care and services.
</li><li>Ensure they are skilled, trained and competent before using any medical device.
</li><li>Involve patients in their own healthcare and recovery through education, awareness and positive reinforcement.
</li></ul>Quality Assurance and Governance:
<ul><li>Speak up, if something isn't right.
</li><li>Maintain awareness of and comply with, the NMC Policies and Procedures
</li><li>Participate in all activities related to DOH/DHA/MOH/MOHAP and NMC Quality Improvement when required.
</li><li><div>Uphold the regulatory and accreditation standards.
</div></li><li>Continually seek to improve the service of and care delivery for patients and their bystanders.
</li><li>Report and notify all untoward/serious and near miss incidents to your direct line manager and through the incident reporting system in a timely manner.
</li><li><div>Cooperate with all investigations and audits when requested to do so in the interest of developing a learning culture and seeking to improve care and services.
</div></li><li><div>Promote customer service based on NMC patient satisfaction results.
</div></li><li>Share best practices and quality patient outcomes through audit.
</li><li>Be aware of the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes measured through Nursing Sensitive Key Performance Indicators and external benchmarks.
</li></ul>Contribute to a positive practice environment, upholding the six standards of ANCC Pathway to Excellence&reg; 
 
<div></div><div>Professional:
<ul><li>Uphold the reputation of the nursing profession at all times.
</li><li>Act as a positive role model for all nursing and support staff.
</li><li>Must have insight of own behaviour and in others.
</li><li>Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under the indirect supervision of senior nursing staff.
</li><li>Comply will all aspects of the UAE Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice and licensure as per the regulator.
</li><li>Refuse to undertake any task for which he/she has not been trained and is not competent to undertake.
</li><li>Always seek expert help when the demand of care, service or skill, falls outside their capabilities.
</li><li>Only delegate tasks to those team members who are trained, skilled and competent to undertake such tasks
</li><li>Assist in updating clinical policies and guidelines in line with skill and experience.
</li><li>Assist, engage with and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
</li><li>Ensure re-licensure is managed in a timely manner.
</li><li>Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
</li><li>Ensure timely expert advice or senior nursing support is sought when a patient's condition fails to respond to prescribed treatment.
</li><li>Manage a deteriorating patient without delay, using the Early Warning System escalation process and American Heart Association emergency algorithms.
</li></ul>Equality and Diversity:
<ul><li>The post holder is required to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in service delivery and employment practices. All employees must comply with NMC equality and diversity policies, procedures and initiatives.
</li></ul>Infection Prevention and Control (IPC):
<ul><li>IPC is everyone&rsquo;s responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC IPC Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors.
</li><li>The strictest hand hygiene compliance encompassing, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times.
</li></ul>Safeguarding Children:
<ul><li>NMC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
</li><li>Please refer to Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema&rsquo;s Law)
</li></ul>https://www.khda.gov.ae/CMS/WebParts/TextEditor/Documents/Children_Law_English.pdf 
<div></div><div>Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS)
</div><ul><li>Comply with OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures.
</li><li>Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
</li><li>Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
</li></ul>Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone&rsquo;s health and safety.
Specialized Nurse will:
<ul><li>Develop and maintain a learning culture amongst nurses, particularly in the specialist field in which they work.
</li><li>Be an expert registered nurse s with advanced education, training or certification in their specialized area of practice. Specialty practice may be defined by population, clinical setting a disease/medical subspecialty and type of care or type of problem.
</li><li>Be a role model and always seek to improve the safety and quality of care delivered to patients in the specialist field.
</li><li>Be a member of the interprofessional team as a subject matter expert in his/ her field of specialization.
</li><li>Support and lead audit and data collection in their area of specialisation for KPIs and benchmarking.
</li><li>Support the nurse educator with training programs, training needs analysis within the specialised field.
</li><li>Support patient care, educating patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
</li><li><div>Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment.
</div></li><li>Perform systematic patient assessment, re-assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient&rsquo;s health or situation.
</li><li>Understand and analyse the assessment information and data.
</li><li>Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues.
</li><li>Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient&rsquo;s planned care.
</li><li>Create and evaluate patient care plans with the interprofessional team, in collaboration with the patient and patient's bystanders.
</li><li>Maintain and update technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice.
</li><li>Employ strategies to promote patients&rsquo; health and a safe environment.
</li><li>Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory examinations.
</li><li>Perform essential life support as per regulatory requirements and scope such as but not limited to Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation etc.
</li><li>Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed.
</li><li>Support the process of safe patient`s admission, transfer and discharge.
</li></ul>Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Specialist will:
<ul><li>Conduct ongoing surveillance of HAIs using standardized DOH/MOH/DHA/CDC/NHSN definitions.
</li><li>Maintain detailed records of infection data by department, type, and trend.
</li><li>Monitor compliance with isolation precautions, antibiotic usage, and outbreak thresholds.
</li><li>Perform environmental monitoring (e.g., water, air quality) in high-risk areas.
</li><li><div>Participate in the development and annual review of the Infection Control Risk Assessment and Infection Control Plan.
</div></li></ul>Analyse surveillance data for trends and provide actionable reports to relevant committees.
</div><ul><li>Design and conduct orientation programs for new staff on IPC principles.
</li><li><div>Engage in ongoing professional development and peer teaching.
</div></li><li>Educate on specific topics including infection prevention and control programs such as standard precautions, safe injection practices, asepsis, surgical site infection prevention, linen management, and respiratory hygiene. Provide feedback and training based on surveillance and audit findings.
</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety awareness.
</li><li><div>Develop, review, and update IPC policies and procedures to reflect current evidence and regulatory standards.
</div></li><li><div>Ensure consistent use of hand hygiene, PPE, aseptic techniques, and environmental controls across departments.
</div></li><li>Coordinate departmental PCI document management including checklists, posters, forms, and audit tools.
</li><li>Collaborate with facilityleaders to ensure integrationof IPC policies into clinical and operational workflows.
</li><li>Participate in internal and external audits and accreditation processes (e.g., JCIA, DOH, DHA, MOH).
</li><li>Conduct regular hand hygiene audits, waste management inspections, and PPE usage checks.
</li><li>Audit sterilization, disinfection, and environmental cleaning processes.
</li><li>Conduct investigation, complete fact-finding report and use root cause analysis tools to evaluate infection incidents and implement corrective actions.
</li><li>Participate in quality and safety rounds, and in hospital accreditation activities.
</li><li>Use performance indicators to track and improve infection control outcomes.
</li><li>Act as a key liaison between departments and the IPC Committee.
</li><li>Report surveillance outcomes to Quality and Safety Committees, Executive Medical Committee, and regulatory agencies.
</li><li>Coordinate IPC inputs into hospital planning, procurement, and construction activities.
</li><li>Maintain effective communication with staff at all levels to promote IPC awareness and compliance.
</li><li>Follow the reporting system according to the organization's/ facility policy.
</li><li>Lead investigations into suspected outbreaks, coordinate containment measures, and document findings.
</li><li>Activate Code Orange (mass infectious disease events) when required and conduct simulation drills.
</li><li>Collaborate with public health authorities for notification of notifiable diseases.
</li><li>Manage and report incidents of exposure to infectious agents among patients or staff.
</li><li>Perform regular departmental risk assessments to identify IPC gaps.
</li><li>Evaluate areas under construction or renovation for infection risk.
</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and housekeeping to mitigate environmental infection risks.
</li><li>Conduct risk assessments related to exposure to communicable diseases among staff.
</li><li>Ensure the availability of infection control supplies (PPE, disinfectants).
</li><li>Support proper waste management and sterilization practices.
</li><li>Liaise with Employee Health Clinic for vaccination programs and follow-up on staff exposures.
</li><li>Provide recommendations for work restrictions following exposure to communicable diseases.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with OSHMS (Occupational Safety and Health Management System) standards.
</li><li>Identify and report occupational hazards, incidents, and near misses.
</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience
<ul><li>Valid DOH/DHA/MOH license as Registered Nurse.
</li><li>Certification in Infection Control (e.g., CIC, CBIC) preferred or required within 1 year of appointment.
</li><li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies
<ul><li>Strong knowledge of epidemiology, sterilization, and disinfection practices.
</li><li>Excellent communication, teaching, and coordination skills.
</li><li>Proficient in data analysis and report writing.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Registered Nurse will:
<ul><li>Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating patients and the public about various
</li></ul>health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
<ul><li>Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the patient's medical plan and treatment.
</li></ul>They will work with a team of physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various settings.
<ul><li>Perform systematic patient assessment, re-assessment and collect pertinent data about the patient&rsquo;s health
</li></ul>or situation.
<ul><li>Understand and analyse the assessment information and data.
</li></ul><ul><li>Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues.
</li></ul><ul><li>Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient&rsquo;s planned care.
</li></ul><ul><li>Create and evaluate patient care plans with the interprofessional team, in collaboration with the patient
</li></ul>and patient's bystanders.
<ul><li>Record vital signs, recognize, address and escalate all abnormalities.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain and update technical and clinical skills related to nursing practice.
</li></ul><ul><li>Employ strategies to promote patients&rsquo; health and a safe environment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory examinations.
</li></ul><ul><li>Perform essential life support as per regulatory requirements and scope such as but not limited to Basic Life
</li></ul>Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation etc.
<ul><li>Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and reactions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor patients for any reactions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide wound care management.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed.
</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission, transfer and discharge.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Essential: the post holder must
<ul><li>Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with
</li></ul>all the qualifications and experience these mandates.
<ul><li>Manage their own professional re-licensure.
</li></ul><ul><li>Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
</li></ul><ul><li>Be willing to work across departments when necessary.
</li></ul>&middot; Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written) DESIRABLE: The post holder should have: &middot; Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team. &middot; Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation. &middot; Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic</div>

Dr. Ziauddin Hospital

Requirements:3 to 4 years of experience.Qualification:BSc Nursing (BSCN) or Diploma in Nursing.Job Description:<ul><li>Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of infection prevention and control activities.</li><li>Conduct surveillance of healthcare associated infections.</li><li>Perform infection control audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.</li><li>Monitor adherence to hand hygiene, PPE usage, and isolation precautions.</li><li>Support outbreak investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.</li><li>Maintain accurate infection control records, reports, and surveillance data.</li><li>Coordinate with clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure IPC compliance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.</li><li>Stay updated on infection control guidelines and best practices.</li></ul>Job Type: Full TimeLicense: Valid PNCJob Type: Full-timeAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Karachi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Expected Salary</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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