Remote Infection Control Lead: Sanitation & Compliance

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Continuous professional development

Equipment provided for remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Infection Control Specialist with expertise in Cleaning & Sanitation protocols to lead infection control strategies for healthcare facilities and high-risk environments. The role is fully remote and requires strong epidemiology, sterilization, waste management, and regulatory knowledge.

You will develop policies, train staff, assess risks remotely, and communicate complex findings to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, Environmental Health or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in infection control with focus on cleaning and sanitation in healthcare settings.
• Deep knowledge of sterilization, disinfection and waste management in clinical environments.
• Familiarity with national/international guidelines (WHO/CDC/NICD).
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication; proficient with virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update infection control policies for cleaning and sanitation.
• Advise healthcare facilities on disinfection, sterilization and waste management best practices.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and analyze sanitation protocols for improvements.
• Create training materials and deliver virtual sessions for facility staff.
• Stay current with infection control research, tech, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, facilities management and public health officials.
• Monitor compliance and help develop corrective action plans.
• Analyze infection data to inform strategic recommendations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders on performance.

Skills

Infection control

Healthcare consulting

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in Nursing/Public Health/Microbiology/Environmental Health

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Infection Control Specialist with expertise in Cleaning & Sanitation protocols to lead infection control strategies for healthcare facilities and high-risk environments. The role is fully remote and requires strong epidemiology, sterilization, waste management, and regulatory knowledge.

You will develop policies, train staff, assess risks remotely, and communicate complex findings to clients and internal teams.