Infection Control Associate PHC

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree required, preferably in a heath care related field. A combination of a non-heath care related degree and related experience may be considered.
• Completion of an IPAC-Canada Infection Prevention & Control course preferred.
• Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) by Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc. is preferred.
• Member of IPAC-Canada preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a healthcare facility required, 3 years preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a customer service, administrative role required, 3 years preferred.
• Experience supporting IPAC initiatives, education programs, knowledge-sharing networks, communities of practice, or hub-based programs is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in database maintenance preferred.
• Ability to analyze research and implement evident-based practice into Policy and Procedure development in both clinical and non-clinical practices.
• Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving, critical thinking skills.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to accurately type 50 words per minute required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and support projects involving multiple teams, organizations, or partners.
• Demonstrated high level of organization and time management, with the ability to appropriately prioritize multiple demands in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Satisfactory Attendance Record.
• Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.