Director, Infection Prevention

Jobtailor

Glendale (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior infection prevention leader to oversee hospital-wide programs and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires directing epidemiology activities, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and coordinating with public health authorities to protect patients and staff.

Responsibilities include surveillance, reporting, and program development across critical care units, with a focus on data-driven quality improvement and cost-effective staffing.

Qualifications

Master of Public Health or MBA; or bachelor's in healthcare with equivalent experience
Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
Five years of experience in infection prevention or disease surveillance in a public health setting
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate multidisciplinary teams
Strong problem analysis, project management, conflict resolution, and oral and written presentations

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise infection prevention and control activities across critical care units
Design, lead, and maintain the hospital-based infection prevention and control program
Educate hospital personnel and consult with the organization, CDC, county, and state health departments
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations
Investigate outbreaks and direct the infection prevention and control program
Forecast budgetary and staffing needs, manage expenses, and address budget variances

Skills

Infection Prevention

Data Analysis & Reporting

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Problem Analysis

Conflict Resolution

Oral & Written Communication

Flexibility

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor's in Healthcare-related Field

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Healthcare Compliance Standards

Joint Commission Regulations

CMS Regulations

OSHA Regulations

Job description

Manage and supervise activities related to prevention, control, documentation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases across critical care units
Set standards and evaluate compliance with healthcare-associated infection prevention and control practices
Conduct surveillance, analysis, and reporting
Design, lead, and maintain a hospital-based infection prevention and control program
Direct, manage, and operate the infection prevention and control/epidemiology department
Educate hospital personnel and consult with the organization, CDC, county, and state health departments
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations
Investigate outbreaks and direct the infection prevention and control program
Work with system and operating-entity leaders and medical staff to improve infection-prevention-related quality and clinical outcomes
Forecast budgetary and staffing needs, manage expenses, and address budget variances
Establish and administer departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Review hospital policies and guidelines, identify discrepancies, and implement revisions
Assess performance, analyze infection outcome data, and identify improvement opportunities and trends
Conduct high-level assessments and analyze data for administrative and clinical decision-making
Develop and coordinate the facility-wide infection prevention and control program
Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to staff, leaders, medical staff, patients, and the community
Initiate epidemiological investigations of infection clusters and unusual infections
Support emerging-infection, public-health-crisis, and emergency-management activities
Prepare reports and statistical data for committees, medical staff, and facility administration
Contribute to system-level infection prevention activities for large healthcare entities with more than 100 beds

Requirements

Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or master's degree in another healthcare-related field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field and experience equivalent to a master's degree
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
Active Basic Life Support certification expected for Infection Prevention Team members working primarily in an acute or ambulatory job location
Five years of experience in infection prevention or disease surveillance experience in a public health setting
Demonstrated flexibility in responding to multiple constituencies with a service-oriented philosophy
Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated skill in problem analysis, project management, conflict resolution, and oral and written presentations
Ability to balance and manage multiple projects
Computer skills, research, and basic statistical knowledge preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred
On-call availability required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in infection prevention and control, including compliance with regulatory standards and effective program management. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and conducting data analysis to improve healthcare outcomes.

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