REQ #224
Roles & Responsibilities
The Infection Prevention Supervisor supports the Office of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) with a focus on prevention and response for COVID-19 and select multi-drug resistant organisms for the Arizona Department of Health Services. This position provides expertise regarding infection prevention practices, outbreak management, preparation, and response efforts for highly pathogenic infections and surveillance of HAIs in healthcare settings.
The IP assists in formulating recommendations in association with healthcare facility administrators, IPs, epidemiologists, state associations, local health jurisdictions, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Skills Required
Experience Required
At least 5 years’ experience as an IP in acute care infection prevention with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Experience Preferred
Education Required