Director Infection Prevention

St. Clair Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Infection Prevention Leader to oversee its Infection Prevention program. This pivotal role involves collaborating with executive leadership and medical staff to enhance performance in reducing hospital-acquired infections. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a health-related field and have at least five years of progressive experience in Infection Prevention Management. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient safety and regulatory compliance while leading a dynamic team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, epidemiology, microbiology, or public health required.
• Five years of experience in Infection Prevention Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Infection Prevention program across all care sites.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce hospital-acquired infections.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Epidemiological Methodology

Statistical Methodology

Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Master’s degree in a health-related field

Equivalent years of experience

Job description

This position oversees the Infection Prevention program for St. Clair Health across all sites of care. This key leader will collaborate with executive leadership, medical staff, nursing and ancillary teams to drive optimal performance in reducing hospital acquired infections. The position will also be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance with all infection prevention, surveillance and reporting requirements. This individual provides leadership for the Infection Prevention Department team members and collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal performance in Infection Prevention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field such as nursing, epidemiology, microbiology or public health or equivalent years of experience.
• Certification in Infection Control.
• Five years of progressively more responsible experience in Infection Prevention Management.
• Ability to apply analytical, epidemiological and statistical methodology to identify areas of opportunity and measure performance.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in establishing strategic priorities and building the infrastructure and team to implement large-scale initiatives.