Senior Manager, Infection Control

Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of healthcare safety.
At Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, we don't just treat patients-we champion recovery and resilience. As Senior Manager of Infection Control, you'll lead critical efforts that protect patients, staff, and communities across our nationally recognized network. If you're a proven leader with deep expertise in infection prevention and a passion for innovation in healthcare, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager of Infection Control for the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (SRN) is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, management, and oversight of Infection Prevention functions across Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospitals.
Reporting to the Director of Infection Control at Mass General Brigham (MGB), this position requires a strong foundation in infection prevention and control principles and practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence-based decision-making, exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
As a leadership role in a dynamic and evolving change management environment, this position demands flexibility, adaptability, and an open-minded approach-with responsibilities that will continue to evolve over time.
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and in collaboration with the MGB Director of Infection Control, the Senior Manager will:
1.Implement system-wide infection prevention and control goals, plans, and standards at the site level, aligned with clinical, administrative, and regulatory objectives.
2.Oversee infection surveillance, reporting, and remediation, including outbreak detection and response.
3.Lead and manage all site-specific infection control activities, supervising a team of four direct reports, ensuring alignment with operational and productivity goals.
4.Drive continuous improvement in infection prevention and control practices.
5.Serve as site liaison to regulatory agencies and public health authorities; represent the organization on external committees when needed.
6.Assist in budget preparation and ensure operations remain within allocated funding.
7.Evaluate the infection control program at the site level, developing strategies to reduce infection transmission risk.
8.Lead site-specific educational initiatives related to infection prevention and control.
9.Collaborate with MGB Occupational Health Services on policies and procedures addressing occupational infection risk.
10.Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance) to support infection prevention strategies.
11.Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Statistics preferred; Masters in Healthcare Management or another relevant field is acceptable.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Prior experience in a complex academic health center strongly preferred.
• Current Massachusetts' licensure as a registered nurse strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required; greater than 10 years related work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or management role in Infection Control strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience inregulatory and other requirements related to Infection Prevention and Controlimplementation of CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance and other surveillance for healthcare associated infectionsapplication of commonly used performance metrics including Vizient, Leapfrog, CMS, others

Special Requirements

• Must be available to work in the case of a facility-declared emergency.
• Must be available to assist during regulatory agency reviews.

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.