IPAC Quality Improvement Health Science Professional

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant health science discipline such as Med Lab Sciences, Medical / Clinical Microbiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, or related field.

Three years' recent related acute care clinical experience which includes one (1) year of demonstrated recent experience working directly with infection control processes, policies, activities, including the facilitation of work teams, projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

Knowledge of the interrelationships between Acute, Long-Term Care, Community Health and Public Health Resources in the health delivery system.

Strong working knowledge of program development and implementation and performance measures.

Certificate of successful completion from an IPAC Canada-endorsed infection control course or evidence of Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Skills And Abilities

• Advanced communication, writing, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Detailed knowledge and demonstrated success with project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to track, coordinate and address issues as they affect proposed action plans.
• Proven ability to write, analyze and edit project plans and proposals with accuracy and consistency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current clinical practices and methodologies.
• Ability to critique, organize and analyze information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively introduce, implement, and evaluate new policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer software applications.
• Conflict management skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.