OverviewThe Director of Infection Prevention & Control is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s Infection Prevention and Control Program across the organization. This role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, HRSA, and state public health regulations, while promoting a culture of patient safety and infection prevention within the health center. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and maintains an indirect reporting relationship with the Director of Nursing. The Director leads infection surveillance, outbreak management, staff education, and regulatory readiness to minimize healthcare-associated infections and protect patients, staff, and the community.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Infection Prevention and Control Program across all health center locations.
- Establish infection prevention policies and procedures consistent with CDC and public health guidelines.
- Provide leadership and strategic oversight for infection prevention initiatives.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership to integrate infection control practices into daily operations.
Infection Surveillance and Monitoring
- Conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and communicable diseases.
- Monitor infection trends and analyze data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare and present infection control reports to executive leadership and quality committees.
- Lead corrective action plans when infection control risks are identified.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards including:
- CDC infection prevention guidelines
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- HRSA Health Center Program standards
- State and local health department regulations
- Maintain documentation and readiness for HRSA Operational Site Visits (OSV) and regulatory inspections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- The Director of Infection Prevention & Control may directly supervise infection prevention staff, quality staff involved in infection monitoring, or designated site-based infection control champions. Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and corrective action in accordance with organizational policies.
- The Director provides functional oversight and guidance to clinical and operational staff related to infection prevention practices and standards. The role collaborates closely with clinic managers, nursing leadership, dental leadership, and employee health staff to ensure consistent implementation of infection prevention protocols across all sites.
- The Director also supports staff development through education, competency assessment, and training programs related to infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
- Develop Infection Prevention Ambassadors training program.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, or related field required.
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred or required within a specified timeframe.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ healthcare experience.
- Minimum 3 years infection prevention or infection control leadership experience.
- Experience in ambulatory care, public health, or community health centers preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and public health practices
- Knowledge of CDC, OSHA, CMS, and HRSA regulations
- Experience with infection surveillance and data analysis
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement system-wide programs
- Strong communication and training skills
- Ability to manage multiple clinic sites and prioritize risk mitigation activities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
- Ability to travel between clinic sites
- Ability to conduct clinical environment assessments and observations
- Prolonged computer use and standing during organizational rounds
Benefits:
Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.
MinUSD $163,000.00/Yr.
MaxUSD $185,000.00/Yr.
