Manager, Epidemiology - Encinitas

This is a full-time, salaried Manager role based at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. As part of this position, you will be eligible to participate in the Manager Incentive Plan.

Why Choose Scripps Health?

• Ranked Among the Best: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is recognized as one of the top 100 hospitals in the country, according to a study by PINC AI featured in Fortune Magazine in 2024.
• Award-Winning Workplace: For the 16th time in 2024, Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute have named Scripps Health one of the 100 Best Places to Work.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Long-Term Commitment: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has been serving the vibrant and growing communities of San Diego's coastal North County since 1978. We provide a comprehensive array of clinical and surgical services, including North County's first Primary Stroke Center, a highly regarded brain injury program, cutting-edge imaging facilities, 24-hour emergency care, and award-winning OB-GYN, maternal, and infant health services.

As the Manager of Epidemiology, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of infection control and clinical epidemiology at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Your responsibilities will include implementing, managing, and continuously improving our infection control program to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and best practices.

Working closely with corporate leadership, you will stay at the forefront of emerging healthcare trends, ensuring the hospital remains prepared for GACH surveys and Joint Commission accreditation. Your expertise will be crucial in driving infection prevention initiatives, assessing risks, and enhancing patient safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the infection control program, ensuring strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify, evaluate, and apply new trends in clinical epidemiology.
• Ensure hospital readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation processes.
• Provide leadership to interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader who excels at team management, strategic thinking, and driving positive change. If you have a demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex programs, and make a lasting impact on healthcare quality, we encourage you to apply.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years clinical epidemiology experience in a health care setting.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Certified Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) or CIC certification obtained within two years of assuming position.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Two years management experience in clinical epidemiology in health care highly preferred.