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{"h1": "Consultant, Infection Prevention and Control", "p": "At Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring a safe environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. As a Consultant, Infection Prevention and Control, you will play a critical role in leading our organization's infection prevention and control efforts.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of our Combined Quality System (CQS)
* Work collaboratively with infection prevention and control professionals to enhance the skills, abilities, resources, and commitment required to develop and implement a strong foundation for the provision of quality care
* Partner with operational and clinical leaders across Island Health on IPAC initiatives
* Collaborate with regional programs on reprocessing, education, purchasing of products and medical devices, construction, developing policies and procedures, outbreak management, environmental service liaison, and make recommendations for systems improvements
* Act as the crucial IPAC link with senior leaders, IPAC Practitioners, front line workers, healthcare professionals, and other staff at all levels of Island Health and other Health Authorities, the Provincial Ministry of Health, and external organizations
* Oversee and effectively utilize IPAC staff by maintaining schedules, associated coverage, managing and monitoring attendance and other related work-life indicators, and evaluating IPAC staff performance

**Requirements:**

* A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline and five (5) years' recent related infection prevention & control experience in a healthcare environment including progressive administrative responsibilities
* Membership/certification with a relevant registering association and post-basic education in infection prevention and control or epidemiology required
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and delegate
* Demonstrate Island Health's Values (Courage, Aspire, Respect & Empathy)
* Strong systems-thinking, critical analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Proven strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills
* Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders across a wide range of groups
* Demonstrated, strong team-building and coaching/development skills
* Demonstrated ability to successfully educate adult learners including the development of in-services, lesson plans, competency testing, and orientation using different delivery methods based on students' strengths
* Evidence of ability to successfully manage and support change through negotiation and facilitation
* Ability to lead in the support, development, and education of Island Health policies and procedures related to Infection Prevention and Control
* Ability to find creative solutions to problems and to develop alternative strategies to support quality improvement initiatives
* Ability to define own continuing education needs and maintain competency through reading literature, management development, seminars, and available educational offerings
* Computer proficiency in areas such as patient information, surveillance, and office suite software
* Self-directed with effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
* Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
* Valid BC Drivers License

**What We Offer:**

* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* A chance to make a meaningful contribution to the health and well-being of our community

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity."