Director of Infection Control

Marin Community Clinics•Novato, CA

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About The Position

Marin Community Clinics is a multi-clinic Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated health services to nearly 40,000 people annually in Marin County. The Director of Infection Prevention & Control develops, implements, and oversees the organization’s Infection Prevention and Control Program across all locations. The role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, HRSA, and state and local public health requirements, and promotes patient safety and infection prevention throughout the health center. The Director leads infection surveillance, outbreak management, staff education, and regulatory readiness to reduce healthcare-associated infections and protect patients, staff, and the community. The position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and has an indirect reporting relationship with the Director of Nursing. The Director may supervise infection prevention staff, quality staff involved in infection monitoring, or site-based infection control champions, and provides functional guidance to clinical and operational staff. The role works closely with clinic managers, nursing and dental leadership, and employee health staff across clinic sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of healthcare experience.
Minimum 3 years of 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 and collaborate with clinical leadership to integrate infection control practices into daily operations.
Conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections 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 CDC guidelines, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, CMS requirements, HRSA Health Center Program standards, and state and local health department regulations.
Maintain documentation and readiness for HRSA Operational Site Visits and regulatory inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise applicable infection prevention, quality, or site-based staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action in accordance with organizational policies.
Provide functional oversight and guidance to clinical and operational staff on infection prevention practices and standards.
Support staff development through education, competency assessment, and training related to infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
Develop an Infection Prevention Ambassadors training program.
Travel between clinic sites and conduct clinical environment assessments and observations.