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Director of Hospital Epidemiology, Section of Infectious Diseases

Employer
VA Boston Healthcare System
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted Date
Feb 11, 2016

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Specialty
Infectious Disease
Position Type
Permanent

Director of Hospital Epidemiology

Section of Infectious Diseases

VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS)

The Section of Infectious Diseases at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) invites applications for a full-time faculty position as Director of Hospital Epidemiology. This major leadership position in Infection Prevention and Control will oversee and direct all surveillance, prevention, and education activities related to hospital epidemiology. These activities include detection and analysis of hospital acquired infections, supervision of infection prevention nurses, and communication at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will also participate in the teaching activities of the Section and attend on the inpatient and Infectious Diseases consultation services. There will be opportunities to pursue areas of academic interest in research, quality improvement, or education and contribute to the Section’s research program in health care associated infection.

VABHS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans from throughout New England and is strongly affiliated with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM). The System comprises three major campuses and five community-based outpatient clinics. VABHS is the largest recipient of VA intramural research funds and ranks among the top VA facilities in total research funding.

The position requires US citizenship, MD with licensure, experience in Hospital Epidemiology, and BC in Infectious Disease with training and experience in Infection Prevention and Control. The successful candidate should have outstanding leadership and communication skills. Accomplishments should be commensurate with academic appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor at HMS or BUSM.

VABHS is an Equal opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and letter of interest to:

BHSEpidemiologistSearch@va.gov

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