Director, IPC Operations

Director, Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Operations  

The Executive Director of Infection, Prevention & Control is seeking a solutions-oriented professional with healthcare leadership experience for the role of Director, IPC Operations for Environmental Hygiene, Long-Term Care, Outpatient and Renal Services, to provide innovative developments and improvements that promote a culture of patient safety and enhance system effectiveness.

The Director is a clear, caring and courageous leader that brings a strategic approach to planning, establishing and measuring operational IPC policies and programs across the Fraser Health region. As the Director, you will oversee the implementation of IPC strategies for both short term and long-term objectives in alignment with Fraser Health’s vision in collaboration with IPC Practitioners.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

In collaboration with the Executive Director, this role is accountable for the development and implementation of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) strategies, objectives and key performance evaluation measures related to IPC Operations across Fraser Health.

Provides expertise and leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Performance Management and Quality Improvement System for IPC; provides guidance and recommendations to FH Programs, Executive and stakeholders related to IPC performance metrics and improvement. Supports and leads the development and implementation of IPC policies, standards, protocols and processes based on changing industry best practices. Collaborates with FH programs and services and with external regulatory, academic, and infection control practices to provide direction and guidance related to IPC improvement, to advance system effectiveness and promote a culture of patient safety.

Supports special projects and research studies related to IPC initiatives; and advises stakeholders /partners of system revisions impacting IPC quality improvements.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Nursing, Health Administration or a health related field, supplemented by seven (7) years recent related experience in a health care environment, including five (5) years progressive experience in infection control, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the LEADS capabilities of Leads Self, Engages Others, Achieves Results, Develops Coalitions and supports Systems Transformation.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Infection Control standards, statutory regulations and principles applicable to health care organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge which includes a strong understanding of the concepts and practices of quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care system issues and functions.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional change management and project management skills.
• Ability to lead, participate and facilitate multidisciplinary groups in a collaborative environment with multiple interests.
• Ability to work effectively with others, including working effectively in a multicultural environment, independently, as part of a team and understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability and in-depth knowledge and understanding of systems thinking.
• Proficiency in the use of office software applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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