Job Description
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over$1.9billion and launched more than1,300programsimpacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than90countries last year. Visitwww.cdcfoundation.orgfor more information.
Position Highlights:
Position Title: Infection Prevention SupervisorLocation: Hybrid (must be located in Arizona)Position End Date:7/31/2024Salary: $104,000 plus benefits
Overview:
The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a full-time Infection Prevention Supervisor to support the Arizona Department of Health Services. The position will report to the Chief of the Office of Healthcare-Associated Infections and will lead and coordinate assignments for two infection preventionists.This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s leading agency charged with protecting the public's health. The CDC Foundation offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in an applied clinical science (nursing, public health, microbiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or related field) required. Master’s degree preferred. Certified in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) required. At least five years of experience as an infection preventionist (IP) in acute care infection prevention with at least two years in a supervisory role required.
Preferred Skills:
Broad knowledge of infection prevention in congregate care settings with previous experience in hospital-based IPC programs to reduce HAIs in targeted settings (dialysis, long-term care, outpatient, long-term acute care hospitals and acute care). Ability to plan, implement and evaluate infection control practices, policies and procedures. Ability to perform on-site assessments in healthcare and congregate facilities. Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet development and management, and database management, with an emphasis on proficiency in Google Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience reviewing and editing documents and interviewing. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks efficiently. Ability to work independently and use strong judgment based on existing knowledge.
Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate day-to-day assignments for a team of infection preventionists. Creates/updates standard operating procedures and protocols for activities related to infection prevention and control Participates in strategic planning; develops and implements ideas to promote infection prevention and control efforts throughout the state Conduct on-site (travel involved) and teleconference infection prevention and control program assessments in healthcare and congregate care settings; including long-term care facilities, assisted living, memory care and other facilities as directed Complete summary reports of facility assessments with facility recommendations and disseminate within 2 weeks of assessment. A mitigation tool should be provided with the findings report when necessary. Follow-up with facilities after assessments to ensure recommendations are implemented Provide education to licensing surveyors on infection prevention and control and how to best identify needs at facilities Conduct infection prevention trainings on a variety of infection prevention topics including personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, infection control precautions and surveillance methods in a variety of educational formats (e.g. oral presentations, recorded videos, webinars, quick guides, templates). Provide consultation, in conjunction with the local/tribal health department, for outbreak investigations, especially those associated with healthcare facilities. Interview healthcare facilities about risk factors associated with outbreak or exposure situations to ensure community practices are safe and meet guidelines. Provide infection prevention subject matter expertise in drafting, reviewing, and editing technical reports, infection control guidelines, and quality educational materials on a diverse spectrum of infection prevention topics, from risk assessment
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