Infection Control Manager - CIC

The Infection Control department at MD Anderson Cancer Center is central to ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by leading hospital-wide infection prevention and control initiatives. The department partners closely with clinical teams, hospital leadership, Occupational Health, and regulatory agencies to implement best practices that reduce hospital-acquired infections and ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

As the Infection Control Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the infection control program while supporting the Medical Director of Infection Control and the High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization Director in fostering a culture of performance improvement. You will play a key leadership role in coordinating the systematic implementation of evidence-based best practices designed to improve patient outcomes and minimize infection-related risk across the institution.

In this role, you will lead hospital-wide infection prevention efforts including surveillance, prevention strategies, policy development, compliance monitoring, and regulatory readiness. You will be responsible for developing the annual infection control program, risk assessment, and performance improvement plan, while driving initiatives aimed at decreasing or eliminating hospital-acquired infections. You will also be accountable for ensuring that departmental activities meet the expectations of accrediting and regulatory agencies.

You will collaborate closely with hospital administration, medical staff, committees, and multidisciplinary departments to carry out all functions of the infection prevention and control program. When patient safety concerns arise or risks are unclear, you will work with both clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure timely resolution and risk mitigation.

This position serves as a key liaison between Infection Control, Occupational Health, institutional leadership, and external regulatory and public health agencies at the city, county, and state levels. You will help set priorities and goals in consultation with senior leadership, recommend system and practice improvements, and assist with budget oversight in partnership with the Department Administrator.

As a people leader, you will direct and oversee the work of staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and strong customer satisfaction. You will foster a work environment that supports growth, development, and accountability through mentoring, performance management, and professional development.

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and additional benefits, supporting long-term career growth and stability within one of the world’s leading cancer centers.

**The ideal will be CIC certified and have at least 2 years of experience in a formal Infection Control management/director title in Acute Care.**

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES 

Coordinates the systematic implementation of best practices Assists the Medical Director of Infection Control and the High Level Disinfection and Sterilization Director in fostering a culture of performance improvement and coordinating the systematic implementation of best practices designed to improve patient outcomes. Plans, directs, and manages the activities of the department; works closely with designated medical staff and hospital administration, hospital departments, and committees to carry out all functions incorporated into the infection preventions and control program. Involved in system-wide performance improvement activities; is accountable for fulfilling requirements from accrediting and regulatory agencies. In cases where patient safety is potentially comprised or risk is unknown, the Director, Infection Control is expected to work with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure safety and timely resolutions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. 

Leader in hospital-wide infection prevention and control programs, as well as serves as liaison Leads the hospital-wide infection prevention and control program including surveillance, prevention, best-practices, policies, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Develops the annual infection control program, risk assessment, and PI Plan and leads programs to decrease or eliminate hospital-acquired infections. Oversees daily operations and assists the Department Administrator with budget issues related to section of Infection Control. Sets priorities and goals in consultation with senior management. Recommends changes in systems and practices. Provides direction and guidance to staff as necessary. Collaborates with Occupational Health department and serves as the hospital liaison to the institution leadership, regulatory agencies, and city, county and state health departments. Directs, delegates, and oversees work efforts as appropriate to insure the best possible delivery of service and high customer satisfaction. Promote a satisfied and competent employee work environment through establishing a climate for growth and challenge, doing timely performance appraisals, providing development and mentoring of staff.

Monitors the execution of preventive measures for the provision of skills and knowledge regarding infection preventative measures and control practices to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.