Senior Manager, Infection Control, Mass General Hospital and Mass Eye and Ear
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
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
- Bachelors Degree Nursing required or Bachelors Degree Public Health required or Bachelors 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)
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Pay Range
$117707.20 - $171204.80/AnnualGrade
8EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.