SEARCH EXTENDED - Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Control
Company: UI Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) is
seeking a full-time Medical Director, Infection Prevention &
Control to join their team. This position provides medical
expertise across all aspects of infection control, ensuring the
highest standards of patient & staff safety. As a physician
specializing in infectious diseases and a faculty member in the
Infectious Diseases clinical section, this role leads infection
prevention efforts through surveillance, outbreak response, policy
development, and multidisciplinary collaboration alongside the
director of infection prevention and control. This role is
responsible for leading institutional preparedness & response to
emerging pathogens, pandemics, and high-consequence pathogens. This
position leads, develops, and maintains a comprehensive IP&C
program across the organization. This role involves collaborating
with healthcare professionals, administrators, and public health
agencies to ensure the highest standards of patient safety,
regulatory compliance, & evidence-based IC practices. Minimum
Qualifications MD or DO with board certification in Infectious
Diseases. Fellowship in Infectious Diseases or pediatric infectious
diseases with expertise and experience in hospital epidemiology.
Minimum 3-5 years in infection prevention, hospital epidemiology,
or quality improvement. Strong analytical and critical thinking
skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in data analysis and ability to conduct case-control
analyses. Outstanding leadership skills. In-depth knowledge of
epidemiological methods, infectious diseases, and infection control
best practices. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, standards,
and reporting requirements. Salary & Benefits: Salary: The budgeted
salary range for the position is $317,011 $434,314. Final salary
offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available
market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and
qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an
individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full
range for a position. This position is intended to be eligible for
benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a
Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees
and dependents. To Apply: For a full job description and to apply,
go to:
uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/18477?c=uic For
fullest consideration, please submit a complete application and
supplemental resume by February 9, 2026 . The University of
Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran
status, or status as an individual with a disability. Offers of
employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval
by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon
the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background
checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required
for the position being offered. Additional information regarding
such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as
applicable during the hiring process. As a qualifying federal
contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to
verify employment eligibility . The University of Illinois System
requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented
finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize
inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of
sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit
here . University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not
able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you
may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable
University processes. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be
used in some portions of the candidate review process for this
position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a
person.
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