Job Description

Director, Infection Prevention & Control

SEARCH EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

Hiring Department Infection Control

Location Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID 1039613

Posting Close Date March 17, 2026

Salary: The salary range of
employees currently holding equivalent position is $148,547 - $183,791.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences
System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the
people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago
(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed
tertiary care hospital, 30+ outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health
Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also
includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health
Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane
Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and
Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford,
Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health
equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental,
Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition
waivers for employees and dependents.

Under general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer this position provides expertise to all levels of leadership and staff of UI Hospital & Health Sciences System in the areas of prevention, control, and documentation of healthcare associated infections and communicable diseases. Manages Infection Prevention & Control team, partners with the Medical Director for Infection Control, and directs all infection related activities and priorities. Maintains knowledge of relevant state and federal
regulations, national standards, and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance. Develops strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Contributes leadership and assistance to enterprise-wide initiatives as a member of the Chief Nursing Officers leadership team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an
  organization-wide infection prevention and control plan that is evaluated and
  refined annually.
• Exercise direct authority for development and administration
  of programs and special projects for UI Health’s
  Infection Prevention and Control program in partnership with
  the Medical Director for Infection Control and in accordance with established
  standards of practice.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the unit. Set and
  implement operational policies and procedures for handling daily administrative
  matters, such as finances, facilities, and staffing.
• Serve as primary advisor to the Chief Nursing Officer
  regarding overall programs, management, and operations of the unit, with major
  program development, program analysis, staff supervision, and policymaking
  responsibility.
• Assist with the management of resources, determination of
  staff functions, and development of operating policies for the unit. Review and
  initiate programs and operations that commit departmental resources, establish
  policies related to utilization of departmental resources.
• Coordinate and
  facilitate organizational, financial, programming, and physical planning.
• Serve as the subject
  matter expert in the field of Infection Prevention & Control. Exercise
  knowledge and methodology for infection outbreaks and exposures
• Research and define Infection Prevention & Control ideas
  and issues; recommend actions, pursue solutions, and implement appropriate
  courses of action. Coordinate with clinical and operational leaders and staff
  to develop policy recommendations for the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Serve as primary contact for The Joint Commission (TJC)
  surveys and survey preparations to assure medical center compliance with all
  infection-related TJC standards.
• Keep abreast of relevant Illinois Department
  of Public Health (IDPH), Illinois Department of Health (DOH), Occupational
  Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Centers for Disease Prevention and
  Control (CDC), and National Health Safety Network (NHSN) standards and
  requirements.
• Act as liaison to campus and university departments and
  represent the Chief Nursing Officer on committees.
• Serve as a primary contact for University
  Bioterrorism/Pandemic influenza preparedness as related to Infection Control.
• Plan, assign, and review work of staff to ensure that group
  objectives are met. Hire, train, develop, and manage staff to ensure that a
  qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special
  projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)
  required.
• Minimum of five years of diverse and progressively responsible Infection Control experience required.
• Excellent communication skills and experience using spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software
  required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Nursing, or Public Health preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• RN or other clinical license preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.