Director of Infection Prevention – Medical Affairs
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
Full Time
Relocation offered to those who qualify.
MaineHealth is seeking a Director of Infection Prevention to oversee and manage assigned personnel and infection control services across the acute care and ambulatory care spectrum of MaineHealth. Accountability includes infection surveillance and accreditation readiness, as well as working with Epidemiology leadership to define and execute long-term strategic plans. The director serves as a resource to the infection control staff and for staff throughout the campuses and practice sites within the licenses of the local health systems of MaineHealth.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in the healthcare field required.
- License/Certifications: Licensed in a clinical field. Certification in Infection Control required.
- Experience: Five years of progressively more responsible management experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in infection prevention or epidemiology required.
- Preferred Skills: Patient care evaluation skills and a high level of analytical ability for participation in clinical initiatives and project management.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/1808756-director-of-infection-prevention-medical-affairs
About MaineHealth:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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