Infection Preventionist
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About The Position
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Healthcare-Associated Infections/Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program oversees public health surveillance and response to infections associated with healthcare settings, including infections with multidrug-resistant organisms, contaminated medications, healthcare procedures, and devices. The HAI/AR Program also conducts educational activities to prevent and control the emergence of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance in Philadelphia healthcare facilities (HCFs). The HAI/AR Program seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Infection Preventionist (IP) to execute PDPH's Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) activities; conduct ICAR assessments in healthcare facilities; and assist the core HAI/AR outbreak, surveillance, and response activities with the HAI/AR team and collaborators, including, but not limited to, responding to COVID-19 outbreaks in healthcare settings. The IP will also develop and deliver infection prevention and control (IPC) education in various types of HCFs in Philadelphia as part of Philadelphia's Project Firstline team and works with IPs at healthcare facilities to improve their programs and implement policies and protocols. This full-time (37.5 hrs/week, Monday through Friday) or part-time (to be negotiated) position offers a combination office-based work and HCF site visits. Rarely, work after hours or on weekends may be required in urgent situations or emergencies. The position is grant funded for a minimum of one year. Continuation of the position is dependent on sustained grant funding. This position reports directly to the Manager of the HAI/AR Program in the Division of Disease Control.
