Microbiologist

NISAR KUZHIKANDAN

MICROBIOLOGIST

INFECTION CONTROL DIRECTOR

Email: *********@*****.***

LinkedIn: nisar-kuzhikandan

Mob : +966-***-**-****

Age : 34

Sex: Male

Nationality : Indian

Infection Risk assessment

Surveillance

Control strategies

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Laboratory Skills

Objective

CIC Certified infection preventionist with proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Expert in Microbiology skills, Antimicrobial stewardship program and infection control training, mentoring and monitoring healthcare staff to improve knowledge and performance. Hands-on professional with observant and proactive nature.

Work History

2022/1 – current : Infection control Director

Dar Alshefa Hospital, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia (JCI &CBAHI Accredited)

Responsibilities:-

Ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant standards of practice based on infection prevention and control guidelines.

Prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases.

Provides consulting role to healthcare workers in matters related to infection prevention and control.

Supervise and conduct research on various microbiological activities on a regular basis.

2019/03 – 2021/12 : Infection control Practitioner

Dar Alshefa Hospital, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia (JCI &CBAHI Accredited)

Responsibilities:-

Ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant standards of practice based on infection prevention and control guidelines.

Ensures isolation precautions are implemented and maintained by responsible healthcare worker.

Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.

Implements and monitors quality improvement programs and activities.

2013/05 – 2019/02: Infection control practitioner - Microbiologist

Al Mobarak Hospital, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities:-

Monitor individual compliance with existing infection prevention and control policy, criteria or regulations.

Identifying fungal, parasitic, viral and bacterial infections

Using a variety of biochemical methods to determine organisms that cause infection

Recording, analyzing and interpreting data

Undertaking work aimed at helping to prevent the spread of infections within hospitals.

2010/07 – 2013/03: Microbiologist (part time)

EI Lab METROPOLIS, Cochin, India

Responsibilities:-

Conduct lab tests to identify microorganisms; document findings; maintain lab equipment

2009/08 – 2010/10: Microbiologist

Varuna Aqua Products PVT LTD (Water Treatment- Packaged Drinking Water), India

Maintain accurate records and perform tests on all activities conducted in laboratory.

Perform tests on component samples, identify any contamination and perform analysis for appropriate source for same and initiate corrective actions.

Chemical testing of both Raw and Finished Water.

Sample preparation and other work pertaining to a chemistry laboratory.

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point)

Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)

Education

2010/06 – 2012/04: Master of Science: Microbiology : Bharathiar university, India

2007/06 – 2009/04: Bachelor of Science: Microbiology : Bharathiar university, India

Certification

2021/03: CIC from Certification Board of Infection control (CBIC). USA

2017/03: Infection Control Professional Diploma. Egypt

Registration

2015/10: Saudi commission for health specialities: Laboratory specialist

2019/01: Association of clinical Microbiologists and Biochemists, ACMB India.

Other important professional activities

2021 :Virtual events : IRIDS infectious Diseases symposium, Roche.

2021 : Scientific activity-Covid 19 pandemic and beyond, Al Moosa Specialist Hospital,KSA

2021: Participated in Virtual CME on Practical Surveillance to Improve IPC Practices

2021 : Symposium: Saudi International conference on Emerging infections

2021 : Training program : Root Cause Analysis in High Reliable Organizations by Saudi patient

Safety center.

2021 : Training : Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, Provided by The Immunization Operations Center

at Ministry of Health

2021 : Training : Moderna COVID-19 vaccination, Provided by The Immunization Operations

Center at Ministry of Health

2020 : COMPITENCY COURSE – “A road map for professional growth” conducted at King Saud bin

Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh

2020 : Training : CSSD INSTRUMENTS JOURNEY & ENDOSCOPY REPROCESSING By Steris USA.

2020 : Training: IC program by Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

2020 : Training: Communication Skills For Healthcare Professionals Program by Saudi

Commission for Health Specialities.

2019 : Training Program : Patient safety program by Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.

2019 : Educational activity : Infection prevention and control program by mdBriefcase

2019 : Educational activity : Patient safety program by mdBriefcase

2018 : Symposium – ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP UPDATE& MDROS. Saudi German hospital.

2017 : Hospital orientation program (HOP) – Held at CBAHI Headquarters -Riyadh

Awards

2021 : From EMT NEWS TODAY channel-for outstanding commitment, dedication and invaluable

Support during COVID 19 crisis in KSA.

2021 : From OVERSEAS INDIAN CULTURAL CONGRESS, RIYADH CENTRAL COMMITTEE :

Certification of appreciation for contribution, volunteering time and effort to the Indian

Community, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during COVID 19 Pandemic.

2020 : From RIYADH KMCC CENTRAL COMMITTEE : for relentless effort and selflessness during

The COVID 19 Pandemic.

SKILLS

Computer proficiency

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