Director - Infection Prevention & Control - Stanford Health Care : Job Details

Are you a visionary infection prevention leader ready to shape the future of patient safety at one of the world's most respected academic medical centers? Stanford Health Care is seeking a dynamic Director of Infection Prevention & Control to lead a robust, system-wide IPC program that safeguards patients, staff, and the broader community. In partnership with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and reporting to the Executive Director of Quality and Safety, you'll set and execute the strategic vision for infection preventiondriving innovation, compliance, and operational excellence across Stanford's healthcare environment.

This is a unique opportunity to influence clinical practice at the highest level, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and respond to emerging infectious threats with agility and authority. You'll lead a team of talented IPC professionals, integrate digital solutions into prevention strategies, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. If you're passionate about high-impact leadership, cutting-edge infection control, and protecting lives through evidence-based care, this role offers the platform and support to make a lasting difference.

The Director Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in collaboration with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention, is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the IPC program for Stanford Health Care. The IPC director sets the vision for the organization's IPC program through a strategic and operational plan that is reviewed and revised annually. Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality and Safety, the IPC Director ensures compliance with IPC national and state regulatory standards and alignment with evidence-based practices in infection prevention.

Locations: Stanford Health Care

What you will do:

• Provide strategic direction, oversight, and direction of the implementation of a comprehensive infection control program for the hospital.
• Develop, execute, and organize periodic review of a comprehensive infection prevention plan aligned with organizational goals. Including policies, procedures, and educational initiatives.
• Integrate technology and digitalize the management of the infection prevention plan.
• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations related to infection control, including Joint Commission standards.
• Partner in a dyad with the Medical Director of Infection Prevention to address imminent infectious disease threats and disseminate information across the organization.
• Report diseases to applicable county health departments according to the requirements of the State of California.
• Collaborate with the Health Department to report, address, and manage outbreaks, exposures, and communicable diseases.
• Work with stakeholders across the organization to address infections risks in the environment and the clinical care processes and develop and implement strategies for prevention.
• Supervise and mentor a team of infection prevention specialists across different entities.
• Manage the budget allocated for the infection prevention department and oversees resource allocation to adequately support the infection prevention initiatives.

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Administration or other health-related field from an accredited college or university. Required

Experience Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in a leadership role in infection prevention and control. Required OR Five years of progressive experience leading to a leadership role in infection prevention, quality, nursing, or other health-related fields. Required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CIC - Certified Infection Control required Within 2 Years of Hire

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.