A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The Infection Prevention Analyst (IPA) sets a professional example both within the department and as a representative of the department throughout the enterprise. A successful candidate is able to successfully work both as a team member as well as independently with mentor and/or leadership involvement as appropriate. IPAs collect, review and analyze surveillance data, maintain infection prevention databases and dashboards, act as a liaison with the health departments, and assists Infection Preventionists with investigations. 

Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are non-exempt.

50% Collect, assess, review and analyze surveillance data using various surveillance systems

20%  Maintain records and update databases and dashboards

10% Work with Infection Preventionists to conduct activities related to exposures of patients and employees of communicable diseases

5% Identify, notify and provide data analysis using data tools and statistics to support Infection Preventionists investigating clusters or outbreaks.

5% Other duties as assigned, including outbreak investigations and special projects.

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field. MPH preferred 

• Ability to reliably attend virtual and in-person meetings. 

• Ability to prioritize work assignments and time management. 
• Organize time effectively. 
• Work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Report generating skills
• Experience in data analysis and/or statistical analysis

• MPH, MS, or equivalent

• Tableau, SAS or other data management/ data visualization software experience

• EPIC

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.