Coordinator

Reporting to the Executive Director, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Edmonton Zone and working closely with the Zone Hand Hygiene Project Manager, Zone IPC and Hand Hygiene Committee, and the IPC Provincial Hand Hygiene team, the position is responsible for conducting quality reviews and providing standardized reviewer training within Alberta Health Services. The successful candidate will travel to multiple sites within their assigned zone and review health care worker’s practices as per standardized tools, such as hand hygiene. Some travel outside of their zone may be required.

Performance of quality reviews using standardized tools and methods across the continuum of care to meet all review targets. Multiple walk throughs at various sites which will require extended periods of standing/walking while conducting reviews. Provide education and support to front line staff related to hand hygiene. Provide feedback to frontline managers and staff and create reports as required. Provide training to site/program-based reviewers. Act as a subject matter expert in the area of hand hygiene, moments of hand hygiene, PPE safety coach, and other IPC-related topics. All Management and Out of Scope positions are being reviewed for possible inclusion in the AUPE General Support Services bargaining unit. If this position is impacted, the incumbent will be notified accordingly.

High school diploma plus applicable post-secondary education, preferably in a health-related field. Incumbent will be required to train on AHS hand hygiene review programs, AHS hand hygiene policy and procedure and other review programs as required. Ability to work independently and to collaborate with stakeholders is essential. Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required. Knowledge and experience with e-technology in at least an intermediate level such as: Microsoft Office, Excel, notebooks, iPad, workstations and laptops. Advanced level proficiency preferred Experience in healthcare, preferably working with front line staff. Knowledge of the chain of infection and routine practices. Knowledge of standards applicable to the project. Experience in conducting reviews or inspections and preparing entry level reports an asset. Position requires travel to sites and facilities across the zone. Equivalencies of education and experience will be considered.

As required.

Experience in conducting reviews or inspections and preparing entry level reports an asset.