Medical Director of Infection Prevention - Open Rank

Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Job Title :

Medical Director of Infection Prevention - Open Rank

Position #00831748 - Requisition #36098

Job Summary :

The Division of Infectious Diseases (ID) is recruiting a faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (Anschutz Medical Campus) for the role of Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH). This physician will have primary duties in clinical infectious diseases at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) with special interest and experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IP) and hospital epidemiology. Responsibilities will include infectious diseases consultative services, active involvement in the ID Division (e.g., participation in educational activities), and leadership of UCH Infection Prevention (IP) activities and programs. Applicants must have completed an accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship and be ABIM board eligible or board certified in Infectious Diseases. Training / experience in hospital epidemiology and infection prevention and control are beneficial. Applicants will ideally have demonstrated aptitude for scholarly achievement. Applicants with experience in hospital epidemiology and / or an MPH, in addition to MD / DO, are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in basic, translational or clinical research in Infectious Diseases is also welcome as we seek to expand research activities around IP.

Key Responsibilities :

• Medial Director of Infection Prevention - 85%
• Infectious Disease Clinical Attending, inpatient and / or outpatient - 15%.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring of trainees
• Publish scholarly work
• The Medical Director of Infection Prevention serves jointly with the Manager of Infection Prevention as a Leadership Dyad to provide clinical and administrative leadership for Infection Prevention.
• Oversight of program surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms
• Identifying and investigating clusters or outbreaks of infection
• Analyzing procedure and device-associated infections
• Creating evidence-based interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections
• Evaluating methods and technologies to reduce transmission of pathogens within the institution
• Creating and maintaining appropriate infection control policies
• Contributing to educational programs regarding infection control for all hospital employees, physicians, and trainees
• Providing consultation to health care providers in the assessment and management of patients and employees with communicable diseases
• Providing feedback to occupational health and safety programs related to infection control and prevention
• Advising hospital senior leadership on issues related to reduction of infection risks and regulatory requirements
• Participating in ongoing programs and initiatives for continuous quality assessment, quality improvement, and infection risk reduction (e.g., hand hygiene promotion and monitoring)
• The Medical Director, in conjunction with their relevant dyadic partner, annually develops shared goals and objectives and key results (OKRs) for Infection Prevention.
• Appointment : The Medical Director for Infection Prevention will be appointed by the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director with input from the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) CMO, relevant Associate Chief Medical Officers (ACMOs), relevant Department Chair (or Division Head, as appropriate) and concurrence from the UCH CNO (or designee) and / or UCH COO (or designee). Ongoing appointment as Medical Director will be on an annual basis by the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director with input from the UCH CMO, relevant Associate Chief Medical Officers (ACMOs), relevant Department Chair (or Division Head, as appropriate) and concurrence from the UCH CNO (or designee) and / or UCH COO (or designee).
• Accountability : The Medical Director is accountable to the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director for performance of the Infection Prevention program. The Medical Director of Infection Prevention is accountable to the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director for their performance as a Medical Director. Annual evaluation of Medical Director performance will be completed by the UCHealth Infection Prevention and Control Senior Medical Director with input from the UCH CMO, CQO and CNO. Medical Director annual performance evaluations will be shared with the individual's academic Division Head and Department Chair. All existing academic reporting and accountability relationships remain intact and are not supplanted by Medical Director reporting, accountability or evaluation processes.

Key Relationships

Why Join Us :

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Equal Opportunity Statement :

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Academic rank will be determined during the interview process after discussion between you and the department about your previous experience and academic desires.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below :

Assistant Professor :

Associate Professor :

Professor :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

How to Apply :

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s) :

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to : Darian Crosby - Darian.Crosby@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins :

This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range :

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE :

Assistant Professor : $210,000 to $250,000

Associate Professor : $255,000 to $295,000

Professor : $300,000 to $350,000

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement :

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu .

Background Check Statement :

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement :

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, List of References

Job Category

: Faculty

Primary Location

: Aurora

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20204 - SOM-MED-Infectious Disease

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Feb 4, 2025

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : Darian Crosby

Posting Contact Email : Darian.Crosby@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number : 00831748