Infection Preventionist

Location: 86th Medical Group, Ramstein AB, Germany

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 0600–1900 (flexible within 40 hours/week)

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the 86th MDG Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP)
• Conduct annual Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and develop the Infection Prevention & Control Program Plan (IPCPP) and Annual Summary
• Perform surveillance, inspections, and data analysis on healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs), MDROs, and community‑acquired infections
• Guide MTF in accreditation readiness (The Joint Commission, AFI 44‑108, CDC, OSHA)
• Provide staff training, Newcomers’ Orientation, and annual IPC education per OSHA and DHA requirements
• Advise leadership, committees, and multidisciplinary teams (IPCF, ECOMS, EOC, Patient Safety, etc.)
• Participate in outbreak investigations, epidemiological reviews, and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
• Review and advise on facility construction, renovation, and service contracts with IPC implications
• Maintain IPC files, reports, and compliance documentation per AFMAN 33‑363
• Serve as subject matter expert during emergency preparedness, disaster exercises, and biohazard/epidemic response

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, or Microbiology
• Minimum of 3 years’ infection prevention/control experience (with 2 years in past 4 years)
• Completion of EPIC course (Fort Sam Houston) within 6 months of start
• 10 CEUs annually in IPC‑relevant training; maintain BLS certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of national IPC guidelines (CDC, APIC, AAMI, AORN, etc.)
• U.S. Citizenship required