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.