Director of Infection Control

Marin Community Clinics•Novato, CA

28d•$163,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Infection Prevention & Control is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s Infection Prevention and Control Program across the organization. This role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, HRSA, and state public health regulations, while promoting a culture of patient safety and infection prevention within the health center. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and maintains an indirect reporting relationship with the Director of Nursing. The Director leads infection surveillance, outbreak management, staff education, and regulatory readiness to minimize healthcare-associated infections and protect patients, staff, and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, or related field required.
Minimum 3-5 years’ healthcare experience.
Minimum 3 years infection prevention or infection control leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and public health practices.
Knowledge of CDC, OSHA, CMS, and HRSA regulations.
Experience with infection surveillance and data analysis.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement system-wide programs.
Strong communication and training skills.
Ability to manage multiple clinic sites and prioritize risk mitigation activities.
Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
Ability to travel between clinic sites.
Ability to conduct clinical environment assessments and observations.
Prolonged computer use and standing during organizational rounds.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred or required within a specified timeframe.
Experience in ambulatory care, public health, or community health centers preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the Infection Prevention and Control Program across all health center locations.
Establish infection prevention policies and procedures consistent with CDC and public health guidelines.
Provide leadership and strategic oversight for infection prevention initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical leadership to integrate infection control practices into daily operations.
Conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and communicable diseases.
Monitor infection trends and analyze data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Prepare and present infection control reports to executive leadership and quality committees.
Lead corrective action plans when infection control risks are identified.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards including: CDC infection prevention guidelines, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, CMS requirements, HRSA Health Center Program standards, State and local health department regulations.
Maintain documentation and readiness for HRSA Operational Site Visits (OSV) and regulatory inspections.
Other duties as assigned.
May directly supervise infection prevention staff, quality staff involved in infection monitoring, or designated site-based infection control champions. Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and corrective action in accordance with organizational policies.
Provide functional oversight and guidance to clinical and operational staff related to infection prevention practices and standards.
Collaborate closely with clinic managers, nursing leadership, dental leadership, and employee health staff to ensure consistent implementation of infection prevention protocols across all sites.
Support staff development through education, competency assessment, and training programs related to infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
Develop Infection Prevention Ambassadors training program.