What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Disease Staff - IC Medical Director - Wyandotte position at Henry Ford Health System?
Position Description Overview
The Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) policies and procedures in collaboration with Henry Ford Health System Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship and relevant stakeholders. The Medical Director is responsible for overall quality, safety, regulatory activities and performance excellence.
Roles and Responsibility
The primary role will be to serve as the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship for Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to improving and reducing hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates; providing subject matter expertise in IPC, healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship; optimizing utilization of diagnostic testing and antimicrobials with subsequent implementation of IPC and diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship process improvement efforts; development and implementation of IPC and ASP principles and policies in general and as they relate to reduction of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs); outbreak response and special pathogens; interpretation of epidemiologic and antimicrobial use data; improvement of data infrastructures and data reporting in compliance with National Health Safety Network (NHSN), CMS and other internal metrics; assists in coordination of multidisciplinary initiatives; participates in committees; and educates and mentors staff.
- Applicants must have an M.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school, and have satisfactorily completed an Internal Medicine residency program, and an Infectious Diseases fellowship program, from an ACGME accredited program. Candidates must be eligible for Michigan medical licensure and be board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Experience in ASP and/or IPC with strong/expert working knowledge of infectious diseases, data collection, and/or basis statistics preferred
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to advance IPC and ASP
- A track record in medical education and federally funded research
- Able to function effectively and drive the creation and management of projects and programs to successful outcomes in a highly matrixed organization.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one
- Expertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering collegial and peer participation from all disciplines
- Effective supervisory skills, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise
- Advocate for organizational values and commitment to religious, racial and gender equity and diversity
- Personal characteristics of integrity, maturity, and honesty aligned with the Mission and Values of the Henry Ford Health
- A genuine excitement related to working in an integrated system that is redefining the way health care delivery should evolve
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
