Infection Prevention Manager

The Infection Control Manager directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital.  The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions. 

• Manages the department and staff; 
• has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; 
• may be responsible for surveillance activities;
• evaluates the effectiveness of the program; 
• provides education to staff, patients and families and implements all facets of the IP program.
• Performs related duties as required. 

• Required:
  • Education: 
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, lab or other healthcare related field.   
    • Minimum of 5 years experience in IP other related roles include, health care management or quality or patient safety role.
  • Experience:  4 years experience in Infection Prevention with previous experience in health care 
  • Licensure/Certification:  CIC required within 2 year of job