Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

UMass Memorial Health, the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, invites applications for a board-certified or board-eligible Infectious Disease physician to serve as Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control within UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is a distinguished opportunity for a physician leader to contribute to a high-performing academic health system, integrating clinical excellence, quality leadership, and academic engagement. The Associate Medical Director will provide leadership within the Infection Prevention and Control program while maintaining active clinical practice in Infectious Diseases. This individual will work closely with institutional leadership and infection prevention specialists to advance strategic initiatives focused on patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the physician will serve as an attending on inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease services, with the opportunity to practice in general Infectious Diseases and/or Transplant Infectious Diseases.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Diseases
• MD or DO degree and eligibility for Massachusetts medical licensure
• Demonstrated experience in Infection Prevention and Control, with the ability to contribute to program development and quality initiatives
• Clinical expertise or focused interest in general Infectious Diseases and/or Transplant Infectious Diseases
• Interest in clinical research, health equity initiatives, or advancing care for underserved populations

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of Infection Prevention and Control programs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance system-wide initiatives in patient safety and quality improvement
• Support ongoing efforts that have established UMass Memorial Medical Center as a leader in infection prevention, including maintaining low rates of healthcare-associated infections
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease clinical services
• Contribute to institutional education and training related to infection prevention practices
• Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participation in clinical research and/or quality improvement initiatives
• Engagement in scholarly activities, including opportunities focused on infection prevention and care for underserved populations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees