Manager, Infection Prevention & Control

Job overview

The Manager, Infection Prevention & Control role is onsite in Oakland, CA. Compensation is not specified in the structured pay information. The manager works under the direction of the Infection Prevention and Control Director at Alameda Health System. The role coordinates surveillance, investigation, monitoring, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections. It develops and sustains prevention strategies, supports outbreak response and education, and works with clinical teams to improve infection prevention practices and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

• Coordinate infection surveillance and investigations
• assist with communicable disease outbreak investigations and education
• collect and report data to the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network
• communicate infection prevention information to committees and healthcare workers
• support regulatory and accreditation compliance
• develop surveillance plans and prevention policies
• evaluate evidence-based practices
• lead quality improvement activities
• supervise and develop staff
• collaborate with public health officials and community organizations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

infection prevention & control manager

alameda health system

oakland ca

healthcare-associated infections

infection surveillance

outbreak investigation

cdc nhsn

quality improvement

cbic certification

clinical healthcare

infection prevention

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related field; five years of clinical healthcare experience, three years of infection preventionist experience, and CBIC certification.

About the employer

Alameda Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.