Senior Manager, Infection Prevention and Control

Company: The Hospital for Sick Children

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program is looking for a highly qualified individual to join our dynamic team as the Senior Manager, Infection Prevention & Control.

Here's what you'll get to do

In this role, you will work closely with the Director and Medical Lead to provide leadership and direction in designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating SickKids' IPAC program. You will collaborate with the Director, the IPAC team, and other key stakeholders to establish short- and long-term goals that incorporate evidence-based principles of infection prevention and control and effectively use resources to promote a safe environment for patients, families, employees, and visitors to the hospital. The Senior Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of the program and some program service responsibilities. Additionally, you will align and develop IPAC resources to achieve program goals and objectives in support of SickKids' strategy and organizational priorities.

Here's what you'll need

• A Master's degree in Epidemiology, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Quality and Safety or other related fields. 
• Current registration/licensure with College of Nurses of Ontario or other relevant health care professional body.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc or in progress.
• Active membership in relevant professional associations.
• A minimum of 3 years Infection Prevention and Control experience, and 3 years professional and/or management experience in an acute healthcare setting (Paediatric setting preferred).
• Extensive current knowledge of evidence-based IPAC principles along with advanced level leadership, collaboration, communication and educational skills.
• Skill and experience in change management at an organizational level.
• Competence in data management (collection, analysis, reporting) and the use of related data management tools and applications.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

You will also have experience and skills related to:

• Environmental risk assessment and communicating trends, risk issues and recommendations.
• Employing quality improvement strategies to prevent and/or to manage patient risk.
• Collaborating on hospital wide educational programs. 

Here's what you'll love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A flexible remote hybrid work environment.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment type

• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Permanent
• Hybrid working model