Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Control

Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Control

The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) is seeking a full‑time Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Control. This position provides medical expertise across all aspects of infection control, ensuring the highest standards of patient and staff safety. The role leads infection prevention efforts through surveillance, outbreak response, policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration alongside the director of infection prevention and control.

It also oversees institutional preparedness and response to emerging pathogens, pandemics, and high‑consequence pathogens, maintains a comprehensive IP&C program, and collaborates with healthcare professionals, administrators, and public health agencies to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

• MD or DO with board certification in Infectious Diseases.
• Fellowship in Infectious Diseases or pediatric infectious diseases with expertise and experience in hospital epidemiology.
• Minimum 3‑5 years in infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, or quality improvement.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and ability to conduct case‑control analyses.
• Outstanding leadership skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of epidemiological methods, infectious diseases, and infection control best practices.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.

Salary range: $317,011 – $434,314. Final salary will be determined by market data, internal equity, candidate experience, qualifications, and budget constraints.

Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

For a full job description and to apply, please submit a complete application and supplemental resume by January 7, 2026
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Offers may be contingent on background checks and are subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees.

Additional disclosures regarding criminal background checks, E‑Verify, disclosure of sexual misconduct findings, and vaccination policy are part of the hiring process.