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Infection Preventionist Consultant

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist Consultant to support a dynamic public health surveillance program focused on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in reviewing and enhancing infection prevention protocols, and providing expert guidance on HAI definitions. The Infection Preventionist (IP) supports the National Healthcare Safety Network Program with a focus on monitoring and reporting adverse events and process measures for the purpose of evaluating and directing prevention eff orts for patient safety.

Responsibilities

Data Review & Technical Support

• Review and troubleshoot submitted data files (including CSV uploads) from participating facilities

• Provide technical guidance and practical solutions for data submission issues

• Assists/leads the development of new NHSN modules, providing subject matt er expertise related to HAI surveillance.

Infection Prevention & Protocols

• Apply and interpret NHSN’s HAI definitions and surveillance criteria when responding to fi eld inquiries

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining infection prevention protocols and guidance documents

• Reviews current published literature on HAI IP/nursing-related issues and

notifies appropriate staff when new significant developments or issues appear. Prepares articles/abstracts or critiques on articles on HAI prevention/control and surveillance in medical, nursing and infection prevention and control journals, public health journals, MMWR, newsletters of national IP/nursing

organizations, and other publications

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and protocol refinements

Training & Education

• Develop and deliver virtual and/or in-person training for external partners

• Collaborate with health educators to create educational resources, training materials, and job aids to support surveillance practices and infection control protocols

• Ensures consistency of training documents with CDC, Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC), and other related organizations/governmental bodies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Field Support

• Respond to inquiries from external partners regarding HAI definitions,

surveillance practices, and data collection requirements

• Provide subject matt er expertise and mentorship to support facility compliance and understanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in infection prevention or healthcare epidemiology

• Strong understanding of national HAI reporting systems and/or CDC/NHSN protocols

• Familiarity with CSV file formatting and troubleshooting issues with data uploads

• Experience with surveillance data interpretation and data quality improvement

• Proven ability to develop and conduct professional training sessions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired

• CDC or other public health experience

• CIC (Certification in Infection Control) preferred

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

**Your potential is limitless.** So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$57,500-$117,900

_CACI is_ _an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any_ _other protected characteristic._