Infection Prevention Epidemiologist: Lead Outbreak Response

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks an Infection Control Epidemiologist to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of the infection prevention program across the Johns Hopkins Health System. You will contribute to surveillance, education, and performance improvement initiatives to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

This role collaborates with hospital epidemiologists and HEIC leadership to ensure evidence-based practices are applied and outbreaks or exposures are managed promptly and

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Master's degree in Public Health may substitute for work experience.
• Experience in Infection Control, Nursing, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Education, or Public Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate the infection prevention program.
• Conduct surveillance and manage outbreaks and exposures.
• Provide education and lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship with HEIC team.

Skills

Infection control

Epidemiology

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Public Health may substitute for work experience

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks an Infection Control Epidemiologist to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of the infection prevention program across the Johns Hopkins Health System. You will contribute to surveillance, education, and performance improvement initiatives to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

This role collaborates with hospital epidemiologists and HEIC leadership to ensure evidence-based practices are applied and outbreaks or exposures are managed promptly and