System Lead - Infection Prevention and Control
- دبي
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Develop and implement system-wide IPC strategies.
- Establish, maintain, and regularly update IPC programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines across the organization.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability regarding infection prevention.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to align IPC activities with organizational goals.
- Work across departments, service lines, and disciplines, including clinicians, public health officials, and infection preventionists.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with the Chair of the Corporate IPC Committee and/or the Chief of Infectious Diseases.
- Ensure compliance with national and international IPC standards and regulations.
- Conduct regular IPC rounds at all healthcare facilities.
- Collect, analyze, and trend infection data using appropriate statistical tools.
- Present findings and recommendations to relevant committees and stakeholders.
- Lead outbreak investigations and drive the implementation of corrective actions.
- Provide ongoing education, coaching, and consultation on IPC practices across all levels and departments.
- Plan and evaluate all components of the IPC program to ensure effectiveness.
- Participate in or lead research initiatives to advance IPC practices.
- Facilitate staff development programs and performance reviews related to IPC.
- Provide mentorship and support to infection prevention staff across all sites.
- Ensure team productivity and ongoing improvement in IPC service delivery.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair of Patient Safety and Quality or other designated leadership to support departmental operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Nursing, Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, or a health-related field (required).
- Masters degree in Healthcare Studies, Healthcare Management, or Public Health (preferred).
- PhD in Infection Prevention and Control (desirable).
- Internationally recognized professional certification in Infection Prevention and Control (e.g., CIC Certification in Infection Control) Required
- Years of Experience: 3 years
- Experience in the healthcare quality field in activities relevant to the roles.
- Years of Experience: 2 years
- Progressive experience in quality or facilitating interdisciplinary improvement teams in a healthcare setting, or other relevant experience.