


#1, Radial Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600 100, Tamil Nadu, India
Key Responsibilities 1. Diagnostic Microbiology Services Supervise and validate microbiology investigations including bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, serology, and molecular diagnostics. Interpret culture and sensitivity reports and provide clinical correlation and guidance to treating clinicians. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of laboratory results. 2. Laboratory Management & Quality Control Oversee daily functioning of the microbiology laboratory. Ensure compliance with NABL standards, SOPs, and quality control measures. Review and update SOPs, quality indicators, and laboratory protocols. 3. Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship Actively participate in the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC). Monitor hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and prepare surveillance reports. Guide antibiotic policy, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and resistance pattern analysis. 4. Clinical Support & Consultation Provide microbiology consultation to clinicians for infection diagnosis and management. Assist in outbreak investigations and infection prevention strategies. 5. Documentation & Compliance Maintain laboratory documentation, registers, and records as per NABH / NABL requirements. Support internal and external audits. 6. Teaching & Academic Activities Train and supervise laboratory technologists and junior doctors. Participate in CMEs, audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.