--- title: Director, Infection Control at Marin Community Clinics description: Marin Community Clinics is hiring for the Director, Infection Control role in Novato, CA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/director-infection-control-at-marin-community-clinics-01a13d8f-3aa9-7301-9b2a-4bdc92ed2a7f date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Marin Community Clinics as Director, Infection Control in Novato, CA. Pays $163K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/w7z5t8.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Marin Community Clinics | | **Location** | Novato, CA | | **Salary** | $163K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Marin Community Clinics. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Marin Community Clinics. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $100,000 – $160,000 a year (median $117,000). ## Description ## Overview Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all. The Director of Infection Prevention & Control is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s Infection Prevention and Control Program across the organization. This role ensures compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, HRSA, and state public health regulations, while promoting a culture of patient safety and infection prevention within the health center. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and maintains an indirect reporting relationship with the Director of Nursing. The Director leads infection surveillance, outbreak management, staff education, and regulatory readiness to minimize healthcare-associated infections and protect patients, staff, and the community. ## Responsibilities **Program Leadership**  - Develop, implement, and maintain the Infection Prevention and Control Program across all health center locations. - Establish infection prevention policies and procedures consistent with CDC and public health guidelines. - Provide leadership and strategic oversight for infection prevention initiatives. - Collaborate with clinical leadership to integrate infection control practices into daily operations. **Infection Surveillance and Monitoring**  - Conduct ongoing surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and communicable diseases. - Monitor infection trends and analyze data to identify risks and improvement opportunities. - Prepare and present infection control reports to executive leadership and quality committees. - Lead corrective action plans when infection control risks are identified. **Regulatory Compliance**  - Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards including: - CDC infection prevention guidelines - OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard - CMS requirements - HRSA Health Center Program standards - State and local health department regulations - Maintain documentation and readiness for HRSA Operational Site Visits (OSV) and regulatory inspections. - Other duties as assigned. **Supervisory Responsibilities**: - The Director of Infection Prevention & Control may directly supervise infection prevention staff, quality staff involved in infection monitoring, or designated site-based infection control champions. Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and corrective action in accordance with organizational policies. - The Director provides functional oversight and guidance to clinical and operational staff related to infection prevention practices and standards. The role collaborates closely with clinic managers, nursing leadership, dental leadership, and employee health staff to ensure consistent implementation of infection prevention protocols across all sites. - The Director also supports staff development through education, competency assessment, and training programs related to infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. - Develop Infection Prevention Ambassadors training program. ## Qualifications **Education and Experience:**   - Bachelor’s degree in public health, or related field required. - Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred or required within a specified timeframe. - Minimum 3-5 years’ healthcare experience. - Minimum 3 years infection prevention or infection control leadership experience. - Experience in ambulatory care, public health, or community health centers preferred. **Required Skills and Abilities**  - Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles and public health practices - Knowledge of **CDC, OSHA, CMS, and HRSA regulations**  - Experience with infection surveillance and data analysis - Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement system-wide programs - Strong communication and training skills - Ability to manage multiple clinic sites and prioritize risk mitigation activities **Physical Requirements and Working Conditions**  - Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements. - Ability to travel between clinic sites - Ability to conduct clinical environment assessments and observations - Prolonged computer use and standing during organizational rounds **Benefits:** Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits. Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. ## Min USD $163,000.00/Yr. ## Max USD $185,000.00/Yr. ## Skills - Regulatory Compliance - Competency Assessment - Employee Development - Communicable Diseases - Onboarding - Surveillance - Training And Development - Performance Evaluation - Change Data Capture (Cdc) - Regulatory Inspections - Certified Insurance Counselors - Community Health - Statistics - Patient Safety - Immunization Administration - Risk Mitigation - Content Management System (Cms) - Ambulatory Care - Infection Control - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Leadership - Employee Health - Data Analysis - Bloodborne Pathogens - Communication - OSHA Compliance - Coaching ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health and Wellness Stipends - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Personal Leave - Other Retirement and Savings - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Healthcare Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/healthcare-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Patient Safety Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/healthcare-administration/patient-safety-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260756 jobs - [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 39822 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)