Hospital Epidemiologist

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases has an outstanding opportunity for an infectious diseases physician to serve as the Hospital Epidemiologist for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, an 811-bed academic medical center. This position is 75% administrative and 25% clinical, with appointment in the clinical track in the Carver College of Medicine (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor).

The Hospital Epidemiologist oversees a team of 9 infection preventionists, collaborates with the Associate Hospital Epidemiologists and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team, and reports to the Chief Quality Officer.

An MD degree or equivalent is required as are advanced training in hospital epidemiology and experience as a hospital epidemiologist is required, as are board-eligibility/certification in infectious diseases, excellent communication skills, and eligibility for medical licensure in Iowa. There is no expectation for external funding.  Opportunities to collaborate in research are ample given the presence of 8 other hospital epidemiologists, several of whom are experienced investigators with externally funded research programs. There are also opportunities to work with trainees at all levels, including ID/hospital epidemiology fellows and MPH or PhD candidates from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Iowa City offers a very high quality of living with many cultural events.  

Interested applicants should search the Jobs@UIOWA Site:

Jobs@UIOWA: Search and Apply for Jobs at The University of Iowa  and search for requisition # 74189

 

For further information on inquiries, please contact:

Judy Streit, MD

Interim Director, Division of Infectious Diseases

University of Iowa Healthcare

judy-streit@uiowa.edu

 

 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies.