Infection control Jobs in Canada

Your Opportunity:

Help shape Alberta’s healthier future as you work to advance patient safety and reduce the risk of infection for patients and clients across the province! Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now seeking an experienced senior leader for the role of Senior Provincial Director (SPD), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).

This key leadership role is a valued member of the senior leadership team and will influence provincial and organizational initiatives aimed at limiting the transmission of infection-causing organisms. Working in partnership with the Senior Medical Director, IPC, you will develop positive working relationships as you collaborate with both internal and external partners across the continuum of care. As the SPD- IPC, you will lead a multidisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of provincially aligned infection prevention and control initiatives.

As this role is provincial in scope, your work location is negotiable within Alberta.

AHS delivers high-quality acute care services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories. We are a nation-leading hospital-based service provider operating 106 facilities across the province and we are dedicated to excellence in patient care. Showcase your leadership skills at AHS, where we strive to foster an environment where patients, clients, and staff feel safe, healthy, valued and supported.

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Description:

As the Senior Program Director, Infection Prevention and Control (SPD), you will be accountable for the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic and operational plans to support patient safety programs and delivery of infection prevention and control services.

Working closely with the Senior Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control, and reporting to the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, you will be accountable for the development, implementation, and evaluation of provincially aligned infection prevention and control initiatives supporting the strategic and operational plan of AHS and the Alberta Government’s IPC Strategic Plan and IPC Standards. This includes managing risks, and anticipating, recognizing, and reacting to emerging or novel infection hazards. These initiatives may also apply to external partnership and other Provincial Health Agencies and Corporations.

You will develop and maintain effective working relationships to collaborate with a variety of internal and external partners to plan, execute, and evaluate province-wide and specialized IPC programs, initiatives, standards, and practices, with a view to continuous improvement.

You will manage the operating budget for IPC working in partnership with the program’s leadership team, establishing budget targets that are consistent with the plans and general guidelines established by Acute Care Alberta. This includes allocation of resources, authorizing and controlling expenditures, and prudently managing fiscal, financial, and human resources allocated to the program.

Required Qualifications:

A graduate degree in health care management, business administration or a related health care field is required.

A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a senior management position, in a healthcare environment, working within a public sector organization of significant size, complexity, or diversity is required. Proven experience leading and overseeing an IPC program or functional area, with accountability for planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous quality improvement.

A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate possesses advanced content knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), including evidence‑based practices, current guidelines, and applicable legislation, standards, and accreditation requirements.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills, including effective decision-making, coaching, ability to inspire and build confidence in others. You have led interdisciplinary teams, have successfully collaborated with physicians. You demonstrate strategic thinking, considering long-term goals assessing options and implications and is experienced in strategic planning and implementation.

An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you have a successful track record of fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders and navigating stakeholder complexities to achieve organizational goals. You also have proven abilities in interacting with regulatory bodies and government. You have successfully led change initiatives and are an innovative and creative thinker skilled in assessing options and long-term implications for organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent clinical practice in acute or long-term care settings, and as applicable, active licensure with a relevant regulatory body (e.g. CARNA, ACMLT) are preferred. Membership with Infection Prevention and Control – Canada (IPAC-Canada) is an asset.