Executive Director, Hospital Infection Prevention & Epidemiology

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health invites applications for the Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention (HEIP). The role directs infection prevention activities across UCSF Health and licensed facilities, partnering with HEIP Medical Directors to set strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance patient safety.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee 24/7 planning and response, manage a multi-facility budget, and collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management and Nursing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related field required.
• Minimum five years of infection prevention management experience.
• Certification in Infection Prevention required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.
• Proven leadership and fiscal management skills; able to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct infection prevention and surveillance programs across UCSF Health and affiliated facilities.
• Lead daily 24/7 planning and operational management for HEIP.
• Ensure timely reporting of mandated infection-related data and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee accreditation activities (TJC, CDPH, CMS) and related standards.
• Partner with Medical Directors and other departments to advance patient safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Team development

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Health Care Administration

Certification in Infection Prevention

Master's degree in Public Administration

Job description

UCSF Health invites applications for the Director of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention (HEIP). The role directs infection prevention activities across UCSF Health and licensed facilities, partnering with HEIP Medical Directors to set strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance patient safety.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee 24/7 planning and response, manage a multi-facility budget, and collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management and Nursing