Infection Prevention Specialist​/UKHC

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control ( CIC ) certification within 3 years of hire date

The physical requirements of this position include: regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs; sitting for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing), standing and/or walking with objects between 10-25lbs; regular exposure to loud noises, blood borne/airborne pathogens, and/or extreme temperatures.

Primarily day shift with some evenings, holidays and weekends per business needs. Will also have routine on call duties on weekends, nights, and holidays.

The Infection Prevention Specialist will oversee the management of the infection control processes and monitor, and promote compliance. This person will be responsible for: developing and implementing systems to monitor infection prevention and control measures; designing data collection and analysis processes; as well as managing the daily surveillance, regulatory compliance, outbreak management, and performance improvement processes throughout the Enterprise. This person will be required to present IC educational material as well as the healthcare-acquired condition data in a clear, concise, professional manner.

This position will also collaborate with outside IPAC departments and others to develop applied epidemiology curricula and materials, as well as review all project and work is conducted by scientific quality and appropriateness. This position will also be responsible for the compliance of all UKHC , state and federal regulations/policies and other external agencies for epidemiology and public health policies.

On-call duties and work outside normal business hours required based on departmental or enterprise needs.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of infection control and prevention processes; experience with analytical software including SAS and Data Quality; excellent project planning and organizational skills; strong leadership skills including the ability to lead and direct others toward goal setting and attainment, taking into account divergent demands while managing scope and timelines; strong analytical and qualitative research experience; exceptional organizational and communication skills (written & verbal);

outstanding computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); a strong ability to engage and motivate others; active listening skills; and a thorough understanding of resource and employee management.

No

Masters Preferred

Final date to receive applications 09/13/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.