Job Details

Job Title:	Administrative Manager - Infection Control for Public Health
Company:	Orange County Health Care Agency
Location:	Orange County, CA
Description:	THE COUNTY AND ITS HEALTH CARE AGENCY The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include regional planning, public safety, environmental protection, public health, community services, and aviation. The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four-year overlapping terms. The Board appoints the Director of the Health Care Agency, who reports to the County Chief Executive Officer. Consistent with the Countys overall mission, the Orange County Health Care Agency maintains and protects the health of its citizens through the planning, organization and coordination of public and private sector efforts to provide a safe and healthful environment and prevent the occurrence and spread of disease. Agency services are carried out by a staff of 2,600 and a FY05-06 budget of $483.5 million. There are four major service areas of the Health Care Agency, which include Medical and Institutional Services, Regulatory Services, Behavioral Health Care, and Public Health. The Position: Plan, develop, and implement an infection control program across all Public Health programs Develop, put in effect, and update as needed written Infection Control policies and procedures Plan, develop and implement educational programs for all Public Health employees to increase their specialized knowledge and skills regarding current Infection Control standards; this includes prevention and protection techniques that assure a safe environment for both employees and patients Investigate any incident reports that identify potential infection control risk to employees and/or patients Conduct on-site reviews of Public Health programs to review adherence to infection control standards Prepare a written report of findings for each program review and help with corrective plans and assist employees with the implementation of identified corrective actions Address the recognition of potentially infectious patients including, but not limited to, patients with signs and symptoms of tuberculosis and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place Collaborate with Orange County Health Care Employee Health on issues of exposures, immunizations, and other employee infection control policies Serve as the designated liaison between Public Health and the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Provide support for and coordination with other clinical quality of care issues as requested
Requirements:	MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two years experience as an Infection Control Professional in an acute care setting Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and aseptic techniques including standard/universal precautions THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have all of the above plus the following: Baccalaureate Degree and current California Registered Nurse License (RN) Currently Certified in Infection Control (CIC certification) or equivalent Masters Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental health, Microbiology, or other health related fields Skills in organizational, problem solving, decision making and delegation Ability to develop and present educational programs effectively and communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner Ability to comprehend and utilize scientific data and statistical techniques/methods; screen data results for variations and/or errors; Experience with other health care settings such as Outpatient Clinics or Private Providers offices Experience as a liaison, instructor, consultant, and coordinator with clinical programs Personal Attributes In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will have/be: strong manager and developer of staff high professional standards & takes pride in a high quality work product a high degree of integrity visionary inspirational high energy visible, with a hands-on style a problem solver collaborative, yet assertive and decisive when necessary a team player and consensus builder lexible and open to change excellent oral and written communication skills excellent listening skills creative/innovative a good background in related technologies good research and analytical ability able to take acceptable risks to achieve positive change an advocate of professional development
Compensation:	Your earning potential is from $50,003.20 - $90,916.80 annually based on your experience and education. Benefits are provided through the Orange County EmployeesRetirement System (OCERS) . 12 holidays per year, plus generous annual leave benefits
Web Site:	http://www.ocgov.com
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To Apply:	Your application should highlight all of the areas in which you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed above. Only the most qualified individuals will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds. To start the online application process go to www.ocgov.com and click on jobs. Apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. For specific information regarding this recruitment, please contact Erin Monaco at emonaco@ochca.com or (714) 834-3918. EEO INFORMATION The County of Orange is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition or marital status.