Chief Director, Hospital Epidemiology & Infection Prevention

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention to lead the HEIP program across UCSF Health and licensed facilities. You will provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with accreditation and public health requirements.

The role requires extensive clinical leadership, cross-department collaboration, and a focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and epidemic preparedness in an academic health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or health administration.
• Minimum five years in infection prevention management.
• Certification in Infection Prevention.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.
• Excellent project, interpersonal, and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology program for UCSF Health.
• Coordinate 24/7 planning and operations to support HEIP priorities.
• Ensure timely reporting of mandated infection surveillance data.
• Drive compliance with TJC, CDPH, CMS, and related standards.
• Lead and develop HEIP managers and staff across multiple sites.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Leadership

Budgeting

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Hospital Management

Strategic Direction

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Health Care Administration

Certification in Infection Prevention

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention to lead the HEIP program across UCSF Health and licensed facilities. You will provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with accreditation and public health requirements.

The role requires extensive clinical leadership, cross-department collaboration, and a focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and epidemic preparedness in an academic health system.