Director - Infection Prevention & Control

Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Stanford
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2547163 Onsite 108753001 Infection Control Infection Prevention - Antimicrob Other PALO ALTO, 900 Welch Rd, California If youre ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Director Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in collaboration with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention, is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the IPC program for Stanford Health Care. The IPC director sets the vision for the organizations IPC program through a strategic and operational plan that is reviewed and revised annually. Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality and Safety, the IPC Director ensures compliance with IPC national and state regulatory standards and alignment with evidence-based practices in infection prevention. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Provide strategic direction, oversight, and direction of the implementation of a comprehensive infection control program for the hospital. Develop, execute, and organize periodic review of a comprehensive infection prevention plan aligned with organizational goals. Including policies, procedures, and educational initiatives. Integrate technology and digitalize the management of the infection prevention plan. Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations related to infection control, including Joint Commission standards. Partner in a dyad with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention to address imminent infectious disease threats and disseminate information across the organization. Report diseases to applicable county health departments according to the requirements of the State of California. Collaborate with the Health Department to report, address, and manage outbreaks, exposures, and communicable diseases. Work with stakeholders across the organization to address infections risks in the environment and the clinical care processes and develop and implement strategies for prevention. Supervise and mentor a team of infection prevention specialists across different entities. Manage the budget allocated for the infection prevention department and oversees resource allocation to adequately support the infection prevention initiatives. Education Qualifications Masters Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration or other health-related field from an accredited college or university. Required Experience Qualifications Five years of experience in a leadership role in infection prevention and control. Required OR Five years of progressive experience leading to a leadership role in infection prevention, quality, nursing, or other health-related fields. Required. Licenses and Certifications CIC - Certified Infection Control required Within 2 Years of Hire These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. Saving Lives and Changing the Future of Medicine Stanford is a part of the top 10 highest ranked Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facilities in the U.S. Combining clinical care, research, and education, our team provides compassionate, coordinated and personalized care for the unique needs of every patient. As the only Level I trauma center between San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford Health Care delivers clinical innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health centers, physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan programs. With a state-of-the-art hospital, more than 2,800 medical staff and more than 1,300 residents and fellows, Stanford Health Care is committed to making a lasting impact through research, education and clinical care. Benefits Stanford offers exceptional benefits and competitive pay to ensure our staff feels supported in and outside of their work. Specific roles are eligible for shift differential pay, sign-on/relocation bonus, etc.

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