Associate Director, Epidemiology

Cedars-Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Associate Director – Infection Prevention & Control to manage the IPC department and provide strategic oversight. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership and overseeing initiatives to enhance infection prevention practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in infection control, and necessary certifications. This position is critical for aligning departmental goals with hospital objectives and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field required.
• Five years in epidemiology/infection control required.
• Current California RN state license and Certified Infection Control required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all hospital epidemiology department operations.
• Oversee implementation of department goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Infection Control expertise

Leadership skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director – Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

The Associate Director demonstrates IPC knowledge and expertise. They manage the IPC department, providing guidance, direction, and oversight of all team activities. They facilitate achievement and sustainment of IPC targets, mentor infection preventionists (IPs), and serve as a resource to senior leadership, Medical Staff, Nursing, and other Hospital and Health System personnel. They collaborate to address gaps and opportunities, assisting with the development of interventions to achieve IPC department and organizational goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for all hospital epidemiology department operations, including the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of short‑ and long‑range goals and objectives for the department that are realistic, objectively measurable, and aligned with the hospital's institutional plan.
• Oversee programs to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.
• Initiate changes in systems, programs, and daily operations to advance the epidemiology program; monitor effectiveness and report on department activities.
• Supervise facilitation and coordination of ongoing processes to address medical‑center clinical performance improvement goals related to nosocomial infections, including committees such as the Infection Control Committee and Quality Improvement Committee.
• Establish and maintain systems ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards; serve as a resource for Joint Commission, CA Medical Association, Title 22 regulations, and related requirements.
• Lead the implementation of an IPC team of dedicated stewards and accountable individuals to drive meaningful change in infection prevention practice.
• Develop, maintain, and implement current department policy and procedure manual.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Work Experience: Five years in epidemiology/infection control required; three years in epidemiology/infection prevention management in a healthcare setting required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current California RN state license required (preferred upon hire); Certified Infection Control (CIC) required upon hire.