Infection Prevention and Control Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Public Health Ontario

Public Health Ontario

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

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Infection Prevention and Control Specialist

Location:
Toronto-661 University

Department:
IPAC Support

The Role:

To provide infection prevention and control consultative advice in the design and implementation of IPAC resources and programs.

This role will facilitate partnerships with other organizations and implement IPAC tools, best practices and resource materials developed by PHO, and involves responding to infection control related inquiries.

Key Responsibilities-

Leads and/or influences the development of stakeholder networks for discussions, development of stakeholder initiatives and capacity building on a broad range of infection prevention and control topics (e.g., hand hygiene, AROs, pandemic response) specific to a variety of settings including both health and nonhealth care environments.
Provides information and advice to stakeholder groups involved in providing care including acute care, long term care, primary care, Public Health Units, and others on a range of infection prevention and control issues including the interpretation and dissemination of current evidence and best practices to guide sector specific prevention and response efforts.
Acts as a content expert for infection prevention and control in order to contribute to initiatives including the development of new/revise existing products or support in resource development
Provides IPAC advice and consultation in response to complex IPAC issues as requested by local Public Health Units, IPAC Hubs, and others involved in infection prevention and control
Works with provincial bodies (e.g., professional associations, regulatory colleges, others) in partnership with other PHO teams to partner on PHO's prevention efforts and to influence their memberships to improve IPAC practices.
Works with colleagues in the development and/or delivery of targeted education, webinars and information sessions on infection prevention and control.
Participates in translating knowledge into practical resources for the field.
Participates in implementation planning for tools, resources, and other IPAC initiatives including the dissemination of guidelines/best practices.
Facilitates stakeholder implementation of resources & best practice through networks, communities of practice, and other targeted methods. Where the situation indicates a need, attends onsite at a stakeholder organization to facilitate assessment and implementation
Contributes to the development and implementation of the Department's mandate and operating procedures by identifying, participating in, or leading projects that fit PHO's mission.
Participates on provincial working groups and interPHO committees, professional associations, universities, federal and provincial counterparts to develop communities of practice and partnerships with key stakeholders on projects to influence provincial IPAC best practices.
Keeps apprised of the latest research, trends and developments in infection prevention and infection control.
Contributes to /reviews issues management and the development and presentation of correspondence for PHO related IPAC issues.
Provides technical support as part of PHO program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of programs, interventions, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills-

Knowledge of the various local stakeholder IPAC systems and settings including hospitals, long term care and retirement homes, health care providers, and public health units, and their IPAC challenges.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and trends in epidemiology, public health, acute care, longterm care and surveillance (e.g. privacy legislation).
Knowledge of implementation science and adult learning techniques and skills in the delivery of formal learning/training sessions and presentations using adult learning techniques to groups of stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management methods to lead assigned projects in support of the design and implementation of IPAC projects.

Education and Experience-

Degree or diploma in relevant health science or related discipline.
Current Certification in Infection Control (CIC).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in infection prevention and control best practice within a variety of health care settings, e.g. acute care, longterm care, community care, etc. in order to provide a range of consultative services, assessment and analysis to stakeholder networks.

Attributes and Competencies-

Interpersonal, leadership, team building and relationship building skills in order to promote common approaches to infection prevention and control to all stakeholders and internal colleagues at PHO.
Oral communication and consultative skills to provide capacity building and response to a range of IPAC inquiries.
Written communication skills to adapt resource materials to meet the needs of stakeholders and to prepare briefing notes, reports, letters, presenta