Infection Prevention Leader: Programs & Compliance

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention leader to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive program across multiple locations. You will ensure adherence to CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards while guiding a team of infection preventionists and partnering with clinical leaders to advance patient safety.

The role emphasizes data-driven outbreak investigations, staff training, and continuous program improvement in a fast-paced healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing required or Bachelor’s Degree Public Health required or Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage infection control programs, policies, and procedures to comply with regulatory standards.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret infection data to identify outbreaks and improvement areas and present findings to leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Lead and mentor a team of infection preventionists, promoting continuous learning and conducting performance evaluations.
• Design and deliver training programs for staff on infection prevention practices to ensure compliance with protocols.
• Work with clinical leaders, quality teams, and other departments to integrate infection control practices and support quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain compliance with all infection control-related regulations and standards and prepare for regulatory inspections, audits, and surveys.
• Lead investigations of infection outbreaks, develop action plans, and implement measures to control and prevent spread of infections.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay updated on best practices, recommending new technologies and methods to enhance infection control programs.

Skills

Infection prevention standards

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership & mentorship

Data analysis & interpretation

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing or Public Health or related field

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention leader to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive program across multiple locations. You will ensure adherence to CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards while guiding a team of infection preventionists and partnering with clinical leaders to advance patient safety.

The role emphasizes data-driven outbreak investigations, staff training, and continuous program improvement in a fast-paced healthcare system.