The Infection Control Associate provides assistance in the continuing development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of Unity Health Toronto Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Programs and supports the activities of the UHT IPAC hub. The role engages all areas and levels of the organization in IPAC Program, improving health professionals', patients'/residents' and visitors' understanding and compliance to infection prevention and control practices through staff/patient/resident engagement, education, data collection, data management and analysis, communications, project coordination and stakeholder engagement to ensure that Unity Health Toronto meets/exceeds MOHLTC and organizational targets for IPAC metrics including but not limited to hand hygiene; coordinates activities to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infections in patients, health care providers and visitors. The role also provides operational, administrative, communication, and project support for IPAC HUB programs, initiatives, and partnerships.

Responsibilities:

- Under the leadership of the IPAC Manager, plans, organizes and supports the IPAC programs such as Hand Hygiene program, and IPAC hub activities.
- Audits IPAC practices, e.g. hand hygiene to raise and sustain staff awareness, provide training and education, and increase/sustain compliance as per MOHLTC guidelines.
- Oversees and administers daily maintenance of database activities, such as data collection, management and analysis.
- Creates and provides regular, accurate and meaningful data/report to internal and external stakeholders regarding the hand hygiene compliance, IPAC surveillance, and HAI rates.
- Assists public reporting of any IPAC related indicators as per requirements.
- Provides ongoing feedback to managers and staff of hand hygiene and other IPAC performance.




- Liaises between IPAC and frontline staff, patients/residents, and visitors regarding IPAC issues and provides support to hand hygiene champions on the units.
- Formats and updates related alerts, resources and communications.
- Plans, develops, organizes and coordinates the operation of activities/events.
- Collaborates with the IPAC members as part of the team, supports the IPAC department and IPAC HUB with the planning, design, development, and implementation of IPAC projects and initiatives.
- Supporting IPAC Committee including meeting planning, coordination (agenda, minutes, scheduling etc.)
- Coordinates meetings, including agendas, minutes, scheduling meetings, and follow up activities.
- Facilitates office and operational functions such as maintenance, IT requests, supply monitoring and ordering.
- Supports the IPAC manager and leadership in other duties as assigned.

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 setting.
- 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.

📌 Infection Control Associate PHC (Canada)
🏢 Unity Health Toronto
📍 Canada