Manager, Infection Prevention and Control Department
CAMH
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The successful candidate will be a health care professional with a Masters Degree in a related field e.g. Infectious Disease, Infection Control, Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences Administration and current registration with the relevant college, if applicable. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- You will have minimal 3-5 years of previous management experience (or equivalency) and possess knowledge of healthcare, specifically mental health and addiction care and infection control practices
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Infection Control Practitioner in a mental health or acute care hospital setting
- Certification in Infection Control is required
- You will have a sound understanding of inpatient/emergency department settings including experience working in/with an interdisciplinary team of regulated and unregulated health professionals
- Experience in healthcare facilities Construction, Renovation, Maintenance and Design would be an asset and knowledge of CSA standards for infection control as they relate to healthcare design
- A track record of the provision of client and family centred care
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a diverse healthcare team.
- Excellent communication and decision-making abilities to foster collaboration and ensure optimal patient care.
- Proficiency in organizational and administrative tasks, including resource management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare management software
- Development of linkages/partnerships
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and communities is essential
- You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset