Consultant, Infection Prevention and Control

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience

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.

Skills And Abilities

• 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 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.