Job Overview

Apollo Hospitals Jabalpur is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Control Nurse (ICN) to strengthen our infection prevention and patient safety protocols. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing hospital-wide infection control programs, conducting surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and ensuring compliance with NABH and international infection control guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols across all hospital departments.
• Conduct infection surveillance, monitoring, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
• Train nurses, doctors, and hospital staff on infection control best practices, including hand hygiene, sterilization, and PPE usage.
• Investigate infection outbreaks, assess root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure strict adherence to NABH, JCI, and WHO infection control standards.
• Oversee the proper sterilization and disinfection of hospital equipment, operation theaters, and patient care areas.
• Conduct regular infection control audits, risk assessments, and quality checks to prevent cross-contamination.
• Develop and implement hospital-wide vaccination programs for patients and healthcare workers.
• Work closely with hospital microbiologists and quality control teams to minimize infection risks.
• Educate patients and their families on infection prevention measures during hospital stays and post-discharge.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing with a specialization or certification in Infection Control Nursing (ICN).
• Registered with the Madhya Pradesh Nursing Council.
• Strong knowledge of infection control policies, microbiology, and epidemiology.
• Familiarity with hospital infection control software and surveillance tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, microbiologists, and hospital management.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage infection outbreaks.
• Up-to-date knowledge of national and international infection control guidelines (NABH, JCI, WHO, CDC).

Why Join Apollo Hospitals Jabalpur?

• Work with one of India’s top multi-specialty hospitals.
• Competitive salary with growth opportunities in hospital infection control management.
• Exposure to cutting-edge infection control technologies and hospital hygiene practices.
• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to patient safety and quality healthcare.
• Opportunity to train and educate healthcare professionals on infection prevention.