Henry Ford Health System
Associate Medical Director Infection Prevention/Control and Antimicrobial Stewar
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Position Description OverviewUnder the direction of the System Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control will assist with the development, implementation and oversight of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) policies and procedures, in collaboration with health system and hospital leadership and relevant stakeholders. The Medical Director is responsible for overall quality, safety, regulatory activities and performance excellence.
Roles and ResponsibilityThe primary role will be to serve as the Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Associate Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship for Henry Ford Health.Responsibilities include but are not limited to improving and reducing hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates; providing subject matter expertise in IPC, healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship; optimizing utilization of diagnostic testing and antimicrobials with subsequent implementation of IPC and diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship process improvement efforts; development and implementation of IPC and ASP principles and policies in general and as they relate to reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs), outbreak response and special pathogens; interpretation of epidemiologic and antimicrobial use data, and improvement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with National Health Safety Network (NHSN), CMS and other internal metrics; assists in coordination of multidisciplinary initiatives; participates in committees; educates and mentors staff.
Skills/Competencies:
Demonstrated competency and enthusiasm in leading IPC and ASP initiativesDemonstrated leadership skills in working with individuals and teamsIs proficient in using metrics in managing programs and servicesAbility to mentor less experienced employees and medical staffKnowledge of quality improvement theory and methodAbility to write concise, informative letters, memoranda, policies, and reportsMaturity, initiative, and ability to be self-directedDemonstrated ability to work with or understand databases, clinical systems, and epidemiologic analysis, including familiarity with submitting and extracting data to CDC’s NHSNExcellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
Applicants must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school and have satisfactorily completed an Internal Medicine residency program, and an Infectious Diseases fellowship program from an ACGME accredited programCandidates must be eligible for Michigan medical licensure and be board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious DiseaseSupervisory and/or leadership experience, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise, in a healthcare settingTwo plus (2+) years of experience in ASP and/or IPC with strong/expert working knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and/or basis statisticsStrong leadership skills with the ability to advance IPC and ASPAbility to function effectively and drive the creation and management of projects and programs to successful outcomes in a highly matrixed organizationExcellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-oneExpertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering collegial and peer participation from all disciplinesAdvocate for organizational values and commitment to religious, racial and gender equity and diversityPersonal characteristics of integrity, maturity, and honesty aligned with the Mission and Values of the Henry Ford HealthA genuine excitement related to working in an integrated system that is redefining the way health care delivery should evolveContact InformationNick Sullivan- nsulliv3@hfhs.org#J-18808-Ljbffr
Roles and ResponsibilityThe primary role will be to serve as the Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Associate Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship for Henry Ford Health.Responsibilities include but are not limited to improving and reducing hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates; providing subject matter expertise in IPC, healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship; optimizing utilization of diagnostic testing and antimicrobials with subsequent implementation of IPC and diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship process improvement efforts; development and implementation of IPC and ASP principles and policies in general and as they relate to reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs), outbreak response and special pathogens; interpretation of epidemiologic and antimicrobial use data, and improvement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with National Health Safety Network (NHSN), CMS and other internal metrics; assists in coordination of multidisciplinary initiatives; participates in committees; educates and mentors staff.
Skills/Competencies:
Demonstrated competency and enthusiasm in leading IPC and ASP initiativesDemonstrated leadership skills in working with individuals and teamsIs proficient in using metrics in managing programs and servicesAbility to mentor less experienced employees and medical staffKnowledge of quality improvement theory and methodAbility to write concise, informative letters, memoranda, policies, and reportsMaturity, initiative, and ability to be self-directedDemonstrated ability to work with or understand databases, clinical systems, and epidemiologic analysis, including familiarity with submitting and extracting data to CDC’s NHSNExcellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
Applicants must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school and have satisfactorily completed an Internal Medicine residency program, and an Infectious Diseases fellowship program from an ACGME accredited programCandidates must be eligible for Michigan medical licensure and be board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious DiseaseSupervisory and/or leadership experience, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise, in a healthcare settingTwo plus (2+) years of experience in ASP and/or IPC with strong/expert working knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and/or basis statisticsStrong leadership skills with the ability to advance IPC and ASPAbility to function effectively and drive the creation and management of projects and programs to successful outcomes in a highly matrixed organizationExcellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-oneExpertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering collegial and peer participation from all disciplinesAdvocate for organizational values and commitment to religious, racial and gender equity and diversityPersonal characteristics of integrity, maturity, and honesty aligned with the Mission and Values of the Henry Ford HealthA genuine excitement related to working in an integrated system that is redefining the way health care delivery should evolveContact InformationNick Sullivan- nsulliv3@hfhs.org#J-18808-Ljbffr