Infection Prevention Manager

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. This position may be eligible for remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department.   Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. 35% Manage operating functions of the department with direct supervision over Infection Preventionists.  Makes decisions and provides direction to team members that support the goals and objectives established by the department director. Responsible for all subordinate staff activities related to human resource management (hiring, promotion, salary changes, performance coaching, disciplinary actions, training and development, ensuring consistent application of organizational policies, etc.).  15% Identify opportunities for improvement in departmental operations. Provide backup leadership and professional experience for the Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Director.  Can step in to work with Senior Leaders, surveyors and manage system issues that arise. 15% Lead change across the institution with focus on priorities identified in the Infection Prevention Surveillance and Control Plan.  10% Collaborate with stakeholders to provide infection prevention expertise and support for institutional multidisciplinary workgroups involving supply acquisition, nursing governance, and compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards  10% Build and maintain positive working relationship with peers and others within the Health System and across the University and Clinical Enterprise. Partner with Director to Establish unit mission, vision and goals in alignment with department and institution?s strategic plan. 10% Maintain current knowledge of Infection Prevention literature, guidelines and accreditation and regulatory standards as they related to Infection Prevention. Prepare period reports (present summary data, risk assessments, etc.) 5%  Other duties as assigned Ability to reliably attend virtual and in person meetings. Masters Degree, preferably in health sciences or public health Board Certification in Infection Control (CIC)  A minimum of 5 years of experience in infection prevention/related field.   A minimum of 3 years of experience supervising people, teams or projects, or an equivalent amount of education and experience. Practical working knowledge of principles and practices of infection prevention & epidemiology Working knowledge of statistical process control Exceptional interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written presentations Experience in data analysis and report generation  Must be able to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities and have a high aptitude to paying attention to the details Involvement leading and facilitating teams/workgroups Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.