Job Summary The Infection Control Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), protect patients, visitors, and healthcare workers, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, national regulations, and international accreditation standards, including CBAHI and JCI. Key Responsibilities Implement the organization's Infection Prevention and Control Program. Conduct active surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) using approved surveillance definitions and methodologies. Collect, analyze, interpret, and report infection surveillance data and trends. Perform routine infection prevention audits in all clinical and non-clinical areas. Monitor compliance with hand hygiene, standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, isolation practices, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Participate in the investigation and management of infection outbreaks and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Develop, review, and update infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and guidelines based on current evidence and best practices. Provide education, orientation, and ongoing training to healthcare workers on infection prevention practices. Collaborate with Quality, Patient Safety, Nursing, Medical Staff, Laboratory, Environmental Services, Occupational Health, Sterile Processing, and other departments to improve infection prevention practices. Monitor compliance with sterilization, disinfection, environmental cleaning, and medical waste management standards. Participate in accreditation activities, regulatory inspections, and quality improvement initiatives. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual IPC reports and present findings to the Infection Control Committee and hospital leadership. Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response to infectious disease outbreaks. Maintain confidentiality and comply with professional ethics and organizational policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or another related healthcare discipline. Current professional license/registration, where applicable. Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) is preferred. Experience Minimum of two (2) years of clinical or infection prevention and control experience. Experience in a CBAHI- or JCI-accredited healthcare organization is preferred. Knowledge and Skills Thorough knowledge of infection prevention and control principles. Familiarity with CBAHI, JCI, CDC, and WHO infection prevention guidelines. Knowledge of surveillance methodologies and epidemiological principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and educational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and infection surveillance software.