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Infection Prevention and Control Consultant

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Job Summary:

The Consultant, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) plays a crucial role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Combined Quality System (CQS) at Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority. This position requires strong leadership skills, collaboration, and capacity building strategies to enhance the skills, abilities, resources, and commitment required to provide quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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, health care professionals, and other staff at all levels of Island Health and other Health Authorities, the Provincial Ministry of Health, and external organizations.
  • Maintain schedules, associated coverage, manage and monitor attendance and other related work-life indicators, and evaluate IPAC staff performance.
  • Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

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 health care environment including progressive administrative responsibilities.
  • Membership/certification with a relevant registering association and post-basic education in infection prevention and control or epidemiology required.
  • Thorough knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control services, techniques, principles, and practices.
  • Strong systems-thinking, critical analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • 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.
  • Computer proficiency in areas such as patient information, surveillance, and office suite software.
  • Valid BC Drivers License.