Health care inspectors, also known as healthcare compliance officers or healthcare quality assurance specialists, are responsible for ensuring that healthcare facilities and providers comply with regulations, standards as well as policies related to patient care, safety and quality. Moreover, they may work for government agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or for private organisations such as insurance companies or healthcare consulting firms.

Furthermore, healthcare inspectors are responsible for conducting audits, investigations and inspections of healthcare facilities and providers to assess compliance with regulations as well as standards. They may review medical records, observe patient care practices and interview staff along with patients to identify areas of noncompliance and opportunities for improvement. They also provide guidance and recommendations to healthcare providers in order to improve patient care and safety. 

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma is a must for aspirants.
• A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, medical technology, pharmacy, clinical nutrition or any other related degree is a great option for students. 
• To become a health care inspector, a licence is necessary to possess for candidates. 

Apart from working as a Health Care Inspector, there are several other job profiles that a person with a background in this field can pursue. Some of these job profiles include:

• Sanitation Inspector
• Public Health Officer
• Food Inspector
• Hospital Maintenance Supervisor

Employment Sector

• Public Hospitals
• Municipal Corporations
• Pathology Labs
• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Private Hospitals

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential medical students. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

• Government healthcare agencies
• Private healthcare providers
• Healthcare consulting firms
• Insurance companies
• Medical device companies
• Indian Armed Forces Medical Services

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Health Care Inspector is very impressive in India.

• Positive Attitude
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Work ethic
• Empathy
• Attention to detail

The career scope of a healthcare inspector is diverse and evolving, as healthcare regulations and standards continue to change and patient safety as well as quality assurance has become increasingly important in healthcare. 

Moreover, Healthcare inspectors have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including government agencies, private healthcare providers, consulting firms, insurance companies and medical device companies.

• Great salary
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Career satisfaction
• Healthy work environment
• Opportunity to travel

• High stress
• Hazardous job
• Need to wear Bulky and uncomfortable safety equipment
• Long training and education