The Field Unit Manager of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention (HEIP) is responsible for managing infection prevention activities in the clinical spaces at UCSF Health. Under the direction of the Director, and in coordination with the HEIP Medical Directors, the Manager provides clinical expertise, leadership, planning, organization and general management for the Field Team. This includes but is not limited to:Managing activities related to the clinical Infection Prevention program for... more details
The Field Unit Manager of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention (HEIP) is responsible for managing infection prevention activities in the clinical spaces at UCSF Health. Under the direction of the Director, and in coordination with the HEIP Medical Directors, the Manager provides clinical expertise, leadership, planning, organization and general management for the Field Team. This includes but is not limited to:
Managing activities related to the clinical Infection Prevention program for adult and pediatric populations at Parnassus, Mount Zion, Mission Bay, Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute and Ambulatory Services
Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of all legally reportable communicable diseases
Managing clinical activities for institutional compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation Infection Prevention and associated standards for the hospital and laboratory programs and other certifications, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reporting regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoP) for Hospitals, Transplant Services, and ESRD
Managing the Field Team personnel and assets within budget
Ensuring institutional infection prevention-related readiness for epidemic and pandemic responses
Developing partnership with and Interfacing with all levels of the organization
Publicly representing UCSF Health HEIP in institutional and public forums
Liaising with the local Department of Public Health and the state Healthcare Associated Infections program
Recruiting and developing highly skilled, diverse and engaged Field Team members
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Clinical license in a healthcare-related field
Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration or other health-related field
Certification in Infection Prevention
Three (3) years of experience in infection prevention management
Demonstrates expertise in and knowledge of infection prevention, quality improvement methodologies, and management in an academic facility
Demonstrates project management, interpersonal, and communications skills to effectively convey information in writing and verbally, and a strong commitment to teamwork, quality, and achievement of objectives
Demonstrates ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and assign work
Demonstrates leadership and fiscal management skills, with the ability to create a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration, and consistent achievement of objectives
Demonstrates analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify and address system vulnerabilities
Demonstrates leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills to promote, support, and introduce infection prevention systems and processes across a broad spectrum of departments
Demonstrates knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments
Demonstrates the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to all levels of staff, management, and outside personnel, with the ability to motivate, influence, and persuade others
Serves local and national professional organizations in leadership roles
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