Position Description Overview

In collaboration with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), the Associate Medical Director of IPC/AMS is responsible for implementation and oversight of the areas of infection prevention in conjunction with the Infection Control team and Quality and Safety. This includes but is not limited to regulatory readiness and maintenance, and reduction of healthcare associate infections (such as catheter associated urinary tract infections, central line associated bloodstream infections, and surgical site infections). The associate medical director of IPC/ASP will work as a member of a team of experts to coordinate infection prevention and reduction initiatives, and stewardship activities. The associate director will participate in local and system-wide infection control committees, including in the areas of healthcare associated infections and quality and safety of patients.

<...