Executive Director-Infection Prevention

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team in the role of Executive Director, Infection Prevention. 

This leader provides expert guidance on evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, and outbreak response, while partnering with clinical and operational teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections and promote patient and staff safety; collaborates with internal leadership and external agencies to strengthen infection prevention infrastructure and readiness for emerging infectious threats.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President, Chief Quality Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Master’s degree in healthcare, allied health, or public health is required

• Doctorate degree in healthcare, allied health, business or public health or equivalent is preferred 

• Requires clinical or equivalent plus at least 5-10 years of experience working in infection prevention.

• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) or similar clinical license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.

• Requires certification in Infection Control.

• Requires extensive experience in infection prevention, including leadership, consultation, communication, team building, strategic planning and quality and process improvement strategies.

• Requires advanced knowledge of quality management tools and techniques.

• Requires the ability to facilitate/ lead quality improvement initiatives and work groups.

• Requires strong interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and analytical skills.

• Requires independent judgment, and the ability to take initiative and meet objectives.

• Requires strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate sensitive issues across all levels of the organization.

• Requires demonstrated leadership skills (inspiring; problem solving; marketing ideas; negotiating; communicating across multiple organizations; executing).

• Requires ability to manage matrix reporting relationships.

• Requires flexible work schedule and travel throughout the state.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, brings together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Chi