Senior Manager, Infection Control, Mass General Hospital and Mass Eye and Ear

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated seeks an experienced infection prevention leader to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive program across multiple locations. You will oversee regulatory compliance, outbreak investigations, and strategic quality initiatives while mentoring a team of infection preventionists.

The role requires 5–7 years in infection control with 3–5 years in leadership, and a nursing or public health degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• 5–7 years in infection control, public health, or related field; 3–5 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage infection control programs and procedures per regulatory standards (CDC/OSHA/Joint Commission).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret infection data to identify outbreaks and improvement areas; report findings to leadership.
• Lead and mentor infection preventionists, providing coaching and performance evaluations.
• Design and deliver staff training on infection prevention to ensure compliance with protocols.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and quality teams to integrate infection control with quality improvement.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and prepare for inspections, audits, and surveys.
• Investigate outbreaks, develop action plans, and implement control measures.
• Support ongoing quality improvement and adoption of best practices.

Skills

Infection prevention knowledge

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Public Health

Related Field

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive infection prevention and control program, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, promoting patient safety, and minimizing the risk of infection to patients, staff, and visitors. The position oversees multiple locations and entities.

Essential Functions

• *Create and manage infection control programs, policies, and procedures to comply with regulatory standards like CDC, OSHA, and The Joint Commission.
• *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, conducting performance evaluations, and providing coaching.
• *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 the spread of infections.
• *Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay updated on best practices, recommending new technologies and methods to enhance infection control programs.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in infection control and prevention, public health, or closely related field, preferably in a hospital setting
• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or management role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of infection prevention standards, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., CDC, OSHA, The Joint Commission).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$117,707.20 - $171,204.80/Annual

Grade

8At Mass General Brigham

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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