Infection Prevention & Control Leader

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking an Infection Manager to coordinate, oversee, and monitor healthcare-associated infections. You will lead infection prevention strategies, report data to NHSN, and collaborate with teams to sustain prevention programs in Oakland, CA.

The role includes supervising staff, participating in PI initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong background in epidemiology or nursing and CBIC certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or healthcare related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage infection prevention program activities.
• Lead data collection, NHSN reporting and epidemiologic surveillance.
• Collaborate with teams to implement infection prevention strategies.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and provide guidance for education.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
• Supervise staff, recruit and develop resources for program management.
• Prepare annual surveillance plans and coordinate with Infection Control Committee.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Infection prevention

Data reporting

Outbreak investigation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing/public health/epidemiology/clinical laboratory science/medical technology/healthcare related field

Master’s degree preferred

CBIC certification

Tools

NHSN

EMR systems

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking an Infection Manager to coordinate, oversee, and monitor healthcare-associated infections. You will lead infection prevention strategies, report data to NHSN, and collaborate with teams to sustain prevention programs in Oakland, CA.

The role includes supervising staff, participating in PI initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong background in epidemiology or nursing and CBIC certification are preferred.