System Lead - Infection Prevention and Control

Job Title: System Lead Infection Prevention and Control

Division: Clinical Enterprise

Reports to: Chair of Patient Safety and Quality Department

Location: Dubai Government Entity

Job Purpose:

The System Lead Infection Prevention and Control is responsible for overseeing and implementing the organization-wide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program. This role ensures patient safety, reduces infection risks, eliminates avoidable healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and maintains full compliance with the requirements of accrediting and regulatory bodies, as well as international best practices across all healthcare facilities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Oversight:

• Develop and implement system-wide IPC strategies.
• Establish, maintain, and regularly update IPC programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines across the organization.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability regarding infection prevention.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to align IPC activities with organizational goals.
• Work across departments, service lines, and disciplines, including clinicians, public health officials, and infection preventionists.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Chair of the Corporate IPC Committee and/or the Chief of Infectious Diseases.

Monitoring, Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with national and international IPC standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular IPC rounds at all healthcare facilities.
• Collect, analyze, and trend infection data using appropriate statistical tools.
• Present findings and recommendations to relevant committees and stakeholders.
• Lead outbreak investigations and drive the implementation of corrective actions.

Education, Training & Development:

• Provide ongoing education, coaching, and consultation on IPC practices across all levels and departments.
• Plan and evaluate all components of the IPC program to ensure effectiveness.
• Participate in or lead research initiatives to advance IPC practices.
• Facilitate staff development programs and performance reviews related to IPC.

Supervisory Duties:

• Provide mentorship and support to infection prevention staff across all sites.
• Ensure team productivity and ongoing improvement in IPC service delivery.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair of Patient Safety and Quality or other designated leadership to support departmental operations.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Nursing, Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, or a health-related field (required).
• Masters degree in Healthcare Studies, Healthcare Management, or Public Health (preferred).
• PhD in Infection Prevention and Control (desirable).

Certifications:

• Internationally recognized professional certification in Infection Prevention and Control (e.g., CIC Certification in Infection Control) Required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: 3 years
• Experience in the healthcare quality field in activities relevant to the roles.
• Years of Experience: 2 years
• Progressive experience in quality or facilitating interdisciplinary improvement teams in a healthcare setting, or other relevant experience.