Career Opportunity

San Francisco Health Network Director, Infection Prevention and Control -DPH (2324)

Recruitment: REF8771N

Published: June 16, 2022

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About:

San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) is owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco’s Department of Public Health (DPH), forming the city-wide integrated health care system, which provides primary, specialty, and hospital care for vulnerable populations. SFHN comprises of Zuckerberg San Francisco Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (LHH), Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health Care. This exciting opportunity is a new position that will be fundamental in SFHN and the City's strategy for Infection Prevention and Control in all healthcare settings owned and operated by DPH.

• Start with this: Questionnaire
• Location: All divisions of the SFHN
• Compensation: $182,026-$265,018 Annually

Role description

Reporting to the SFHN Chief Quality Officer (CQO), the SFHN Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) will direct the operations and staff of the IPC program. The SFHN Director of IPC will coordinate and manage the IPC professional services and standards of practice across various levels of healthcare within the SFHN including acute care, post-acute care, behavioral health, ambulatory care, and rehabilitation services. This role utilizes evidence-based science to guide practice that is aligned with current Center for Disease Control guidelines as well as California Department of Public Health requirements. The SFHN Director of IPC is responsible for designing and implementing the SFHN IPC strategy and will collaborate with the SFHN CQO to manage the departmental budget, optimize resources, formulate and revise clinical and administrative policies and procedures; assure compliance with a variety of Federal, State and local regulations including Title 8, 15, 17 and 22 of the California Administrative Code, as well as standards set by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals; and prepare complex reports, records and studies.

The SFHN Director of IPIC performs the following essential job functions:

• Coordinates and manages IPC standards of care and IPC resources for seamless IPC operations between all SFHN divisions
• Monitors the health of the community by directing/overseeing the collection, collation, and trend analysis of data related to identified infectious illnesses of concern from all divisions
• Develops toolkits to standardize and assist IPCs  during declared epidemics or outbreaks in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures  
• Oversees the development and interpretation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols
• Understands and oversees IPC compliance with mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels
• Develops specific IPC education in various modalities (in person, online, self-study, etc.) for SFHN staff based on newly identified/existing illness or outbreak management. 
• Remains current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards
• Collaborates with other professional departments to understand their IPC needs and works to develop plans to educate other on IPC practices, oversee surveillance and create process improvement plans specific to each department; 
• Serves as the IPC expert liaison between facility operations including during construction, demolition, maintenance, and other facilities related activities 
• Prioritizes quality, utilizing data and quality best practice to drive improvement in IPC processes and clinical outcomes
• Collects, analyzes and interpret data using various methods including trends, graphs, etc.
• Works collaboratively with others, providing direction when necessary

The SFHN Director of IPC performs other related duties as required.

How to qualify

1. LICENSE: Possession of a valid, including temporary or interim, California Registered Nurse License issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); AND

2. EDUCATION: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and/or university in Nursing, Nursing Administration or a closely related field; AND

3. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of experience, within the last five (5) years, in a designated nursing supervisory capacity (nurse manager or designated charge nurse) or administrative leadership/support role in a Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Perioperative, Emergency, Psychiatry, Perinatal, or similar inpatient unit in an acute care hospital (a hospital which provides 24 hour inpatient care, including the following basic services: Medical, Nursing, Surgical, Anesthesia, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy and Dietary Services).

SUBSTITUTIONS: Three (3) years (equivalent to 6,000 hours) of additional nursing supervisory experience beyond the required may substitute for the education requirement.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must obtain the National Certification of Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) within 12 months of hire. Refer to the Additional Information section below for other conditions of employment.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Special Conditions: The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Epidemiology
• Strong leadership skills relevant to conflict resolution, ability to motivate others, promote a positive and cooperative working environment.
• Work experience in an academic environment.
• Relevant work experience in a Level I Trauma Center, Skilled Nursing Center and Ambulatory Care settings.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Strong familiarity of the requirements of governing regulatory bodies.
• Knowledgeable in LEAN principles.
• Strategic thinking in the utilization of limited resources.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple departments, while prioritizing the complexities of the day.
• Strong organizational skills as it relates to the department’s processes, projects, and staffing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to active listening, persuasive, and advisory skills.

Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) (Weight: Qualifying): Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited via a separate link to complete the MQSQ as part of the online employment application.  This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.  Please provide proof of your license(s) by uploading them to your application. 

Training and Experience Evaluation/Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) (Weight: 100%): The SQ will be sent to those qualified candidates who demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates will be required to submit the completed SQ in the time frame indicated and responses on the SQ cannot be changed once submitted. A passing score must be achieved on the SQ in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List.  Candidates will be placed in rank order according to their final score on the SQ.  After the confidential eligible list/score report is adopted, the department may administer additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. The SQ is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the application to be reviewed during the scoring process. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.

Eligible List Duration: The list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months.
Certification Rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Ten Scores.

Terms of Announcement: The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through: 

• Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce. 
• Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas. 
• Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce. 
• Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

COVID-19 Policies
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Medical Exam Prior to Hiring
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Other Conditions of Employment and Information
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodations
Veteran's Preference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Examinations
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement

Open Date: 3/31/22
Close Date: Applicants are encouraged to file immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.
Pos. # 00804022, CBT-2324-121084, CPE
Contact: Emma.Perez@sfdph.org

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.