Sr. Staff Nurse- Infection Control under Nursing Services

Job Description

Title: Sr. Staff Nurse- Infection Control under Nursing Services

Company Name: Bangladesh Specialized Hospital PLC

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Shyamoli)

Salary: --

Experience:

Published: 2025-12-11

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31

Education:

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. in Nursing Science & Midwifery) / Diploma in Nursing Science & Midwifery

• Registration with the Bangladesh Nursing & Midwifery Council (BNMC)

• Age At most 35 years

• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience

• Prior experience in Infection Control or ICU/OT/critical care nursing preferred.

• Strong understanding of IPC principles, HAIs, sterilization, and disinfection practices

• Good analytical and documentation skills

• Effective communication and training skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

• Empathy, professionalism, and adherence to ethical nursing practices

• Familiarity with healthcare information systems (optional but desirable)

1. Position Summary

The Senior Staff Nurse – Infection Control is responsible for implementing and monitoring evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies throughout the hospital. The role ensures compliance with national and institutional IPC policies, supports infection surveillance programs, conducts staff training, and collaborates with departments to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and improve patient and staff safety.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Infection Surveillance & Reporting

1. Conduct routine and targeted surveillance of healthcare-associated infections and maintain accurate records.

2. Monitor infection rates, identify trends, and prepare analytical reports for the Infection Control Committee.

3. Assist in outbreak investigation, documentation, and implementation of corrective measures.

4. Track exposure incidents involving bloodborne or communicable pathogens and ensure proper follow-up.

B. Policy Implementation & Compliance

1. Assist in the development, revision, and enforcement of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2. Evaluate compliance with hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, disinfection, sterilization, biomedical waste management, isolation precautions, and PPE usage.

3. Conduct regular audits of clinical and non-clinical areas; report non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.

C. Education & Training

1. Provide structured training sessions for nurses, physicians, support staff, and new employees on IPC standards and protocols.

2. Organize awareness campaigns on key IPC topics (e.g., hand hygiene, sharps safety, antimicrobial stewardship).

3. Support continuous professional development activities within the Nursing Services Department.

D. Inter-Departmental Coordination

1. Act as liaison between the Infection Control Department and all clinical, diagnostic, and support units.

2. Collaborate with bed management teams for appropriate placement of infectious and immune-compromised patients.

3. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to address infection risks and improve patient care processes.

E. Risk Assessment & Quality Improvement

1. Conduct infection risk assessments in high-risk areas such as ICUs, OT, dialysis units, and emergency departments.

2. Contribute to hospital quality improvement and patient safety initiatives related to infection control.

3. Ensure timely reporting of critical issues to supervisors and the Infection Control Committee.

• Provident fund
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Gratuity

• Health Benefit

• Earn Leave Encashment