Epidemiologist Physician

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Job Summary: Coordinate, supervise, and execute hospital-based epidemiological surveillance and infection control activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety. Key Responsibilities: 1. Leads epidemiological surveillance and prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). 2. Collaborates with medical departments to strengthen processes. 3. Develops continuous improvement plans for patient safety and sanitary control. Position Objective Coordinate, supervise, and execute activities related to hospital-based epidemiological surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections, as well as ensure compliance with applicable current health regulations and patient safety standards. Main Responsibilities * Implement and monitor the hospital epidemiological surveillance program. * Monitor and analyze epidemiological indicators and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). * Prepare reports, statistics, and epidemiological analyses for management and institutional committees. * Coordinate preventive and corrective actions in response to epidemiological outbreaks. * Actively participate in the Infection and Patient Safety Committee. * Train hospital staff on hygiene, biosafety, and infection prevention. * Supervise compliance with sanitary protocols, isolation procedures, and epidemiological control measures. * Verify proper adherence to Mexican Official Standards (NOMs), Ministry of Health guidelines, and hospital quality standards. * Monitor vaccination campaigns, disease notifications, and surveillance of communicable diseases. * Collaborate with medical departments, nursing, CEYE, operating rooms, and quality departments to strengthen institutional processes. * Develop continuous improvement plans focused on patient safety and sanitary control. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Medicine, with professional title and license. * Specialty or Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related fields. * Minimum 2 years of experience in hospital epidemiological surveillance. * Preferred experience in specialty hospitals or the public health sector. * Knowledge of Mexican health regulations and hospital certification processes. * Proficiency in handling indicators, databases, and report generation. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Competencies * Problem analysis and resolution. * Organization and follow-up. * Multidisciplinary teamwork. * Effective communication. * Leadership and decision-making. * Results orientation. * High sense of responsibility and professional ethics. Salary: $14,000\.00 \- $18,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Food vouchers Workplace: On-site employment