Director, Ipc Operations

1. In collaboration with the Executive Director, IPC and other key stakeholders, plans and establishes strategic and operational authority-wide IPC programs and initiatives in alignment with Fraser Health's vision, mission and strategic priorities.
2. Oversees the implementation of IPC strategies which include the development of short and long term objectives and key performance evaluation measures related to IPC. Engages IPC Practitioners, and others in the development of the objectives and key performance IPC evaluation measures including the monitoring of key performance indicators related to system effectiveness.
3. Leads the integration of the IPC program for all acute facilities throughout FH. Works in close collaboration with the senior management teams in these delivery areas to ensure consistency throughout the organization.
4. Leads the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of a performance management, monitoring, and quality improvement system for IPC; establishes and maintains the system to ensure a positive and measurable impact on both hospital acquired and community acquired infection.
5. Supports recommendations and guidance to FH programs and Executive as it relates to performance improvement for IPC from surveillance analysis, improvement evaluation, performance monitoring, indicator development, and decision support systems.
6. Supports the development and implementation of IPC policies , standards and protocols based upon legislation, statutory regulations and industry best practices.
7. Works in collaboration with other program areas(ie WP Health, Professional Practice) to ensure alignment of performance improvement initiatives and the alignment and optimal use of resources for tracking and forecasting of IPC performance outcomes and determinants for the continuous collection of high quality data, such as reports, advisories, and warnings, and the dissemination of this data to relevant stakeholders.
8. Collaborates with a variety of program leaders to increase FH's capacity to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of its practices, partnerships, programs, use of resources, and the impact the infection performance improvements have had on the public’s health.
9. Undertakes special projects or research studies related to IPC initiatives. Ensures findings are disseminated to stakeholders and incorporated into IPC policies, practices and processes.
10. Coordinates performance management and quality improvement capacity building for IPC for all levels of the organization; ensures that IPC performance goals are effectively and efficiently met.
11. Leads the implementation and evaluation of IPC education initiatives as it relates to system integration; ensures appropriate promotional and awareness strategies are in place to support IPC objectives across FH.
12. Develops collaborative relationships with internal and external service providers including provincial services and other health authorities; participates on various committees and working groups and provides leadership as required.
13. Participates in the Provincial Infection Control Supports Network, sharing best practices, tools and materials; researches best IPC performance and quality improvement practices to ensure FH awareness.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Nursing, Health Administration or a health related field, supplemented by seven (7) years recent related experience in a health care environment, including five (5) years progressive experience in infection control, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Competencies

Demonstrates the LEADS capabilities of Leads Self, Engages Others, Achieves Results, Develops Coalitions and supports Systems Transformation.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Infection Control standards, statutory regulations and principles applicable to health care organizations.
• Demonstrated knowledge which includes a strong understanding of the concepts and practices of quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care system issues and functions.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional change management and project management skills.
• Ability to lead, participate and facilitate multidisciplinary groups in a collaborative environment with multiple interests.
• Ability to work effectively with others, including working effectively in a multicultural environment, independently, as part of a team and understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability and in-depth knowledge and understanding of systems thinking.
• Proficiency in the use of office software applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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