Maryland Licensed Infection Control Manager

Job Summary

To ensure the achievement of departmental and health system goals, the full-time Maryland Licensed Infection Control Manager will oversee Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control (HEIC) operations, including staff management, policy development, and outbreak investigations, while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the planning, implementation, and coordination of HEIC activities across the hospital and affiliated sites
• Supervise staff hiring, performance management, and training oversight while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Oversee surveillance data collection, outbreak investigations, and the development of departmental budgets

Required qualifications

• Master of Science degree in infection control, hospital epidemiology, or healthcare leadership preferred; Bachelor's degree required with enrollment in a Master's program
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is required
• Minimum of four years of experience in epidemiology and infection control in an acute care setting
• Demonstrated leadership experience in infection control, preferably in roles such as Infection Control Epidemiologist III or Supervisor
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to lead organizational change in infection control practices