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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Infection Control Specialist to join our healthcare team and lead efforts in preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases within our facilities. This role is critical in ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors by implementing evidence-based infection prevention strategies and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
The Infection Control Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection control policies and procedures. This includes conducting risk assessments, performing surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and providing education and training to healthcare personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiology, epidemiology, or public health, and possess excellent communication and analytical skills.
In this role, you will collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure best practices are followed in hygiene, sterilization, and isolation procedures. You will also be responsible for investigating outbreaks, analyzing infection trends, and reporting findings to hospital leadership and public health authorities. Your expertise will guide the organization in maintaining a safe environment and achieving high standards of patient care.
This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can stay current with emerging infectious diseases and evolving guidelines from organizations such as the CDC, WHO, and local health departments. The Infection Control Specialist plays a vital role in emergency preparedness and response planning, especially during pandemics or other public health crises.
If you are passionate about public health and have a commitment to excellence in infection prevention, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact in our healthcare community.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Provide training and education to healthcare staff on infection prevention
- Investigate and manage infection outbreaks within the facility
- Ensure compliance with CDC, WHO, and local health regulations
- Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with departments to improve hygiene and sterilization practices
- Analyze infection data and report trends to leadership
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response planning
- Audit infection control practices and recommend improvements
Requirements
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- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience in infection prevention or epidemiology
- Strong knowledge of infection control standards and guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze data and prepare detailed reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and infection surveillance software
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Up-to-date knowledge of emerging infectious diseases
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a current Certification in Infection Control (CIC)?
- How many years of experience do you have in infection prevention?
- Can you describe a time you managed an infection outbreak?
- What infection surveillance systems have you used?
- How do you stay updated on new infection control guidelines?
- Are you comfortable providing training to clinical staff?
- Have you worked with public health authorities before?
- What strategies do you use to ensure compliance with protocols?
- Can you analyze and interpret infection trend data?
- Are you available to respond during public health emergencies?
