International Administrative Consultant

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Current professional licensure in related disciplines (when required by law)
• •No history of disciplinary action related to a current or prior professional license, unless the adverse action resulted solely from the individual's health status
• •University degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from a recognized/accredited university
• •Current MD or RN license
• •CIC certification
• •5–7 years of recent hospital (or relevant) infection prevention practice with increasing responsibility
• •Knowledge of health care epidemiology
• •Strong teaching and writing skills
• •7 years of hospital experience in facilities management
• •At least 5 years in management and/or progressive experience in engineering, facilities management, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, biomedical equipment, and/or utility systems
• •Experience as the organization's Safety Officer
• •Specialized knowledge of building systems, utility systems, and fire protection systems
• •Ability to research, collect, organize, interpret, and communicate information from multiple sources (i.e., documentation, observation, interviews) to assess the degree of compliance with Joint Commission standards
• •Ability to critically review and analyze performance measurement data
• •Ability to objectively assess organization performance
• •Ability to differentiate and assess the adequacy of alternative/innovative approaches to standards compliance, consistent with survey policy and protocols
• •Ability to analyze and synthesize survey findings to provide conclusions, recommendations, and educational opportunities
• •Communicate respectfully and effectively with internal and external stakeholders while delivering required messages without compromise
• •Seek and incorporate direction; engage in inquiry and idea exchange
• •Demonstrate strong listening skills; accurately interpret and respond to verbal and nonverbal cues
• •Work effectively with diverse stakeholders; demonstrate multicultural sensitivity
• •Ability to make presentations and produce written materials which are confident, accurate, clear, concise, complete, well organized, understandable by others, and responsive to the needs of the organization
• •Ability to act as a resource and consultant with organizations
• •Behavior consistent with Joint Commission Resources values (i.e., Quality, Respect, Integrity, Courtesy, Teamwork, Recognition, Improvement, Empowerment, and Responsiveness)
• •Dependability, including delivering on commitments, assuming appropriate share of all work, being prepared, and adhering to schedules
• •Professionalism, including appearance and demeanor
• •Ability to independently organize work into a smooth flow and to be flexible as necessitated by unique circumstances
• •Demonstrate effective time management skills
• •Coordinate activities involving other people
• •Ability to elicit information through appropriate use of open-ended questions and active listening
• •Ability to explore information through effective use of follow-up questions
• •Exercise independent judgment, including independent decision-making to direct and effectively manage the survey and review processes in a timely manner
• •Ability to objectively assess organization performance
• •Ability to set priorities independently and collectively
• •Ability to openly and appropriately discuss conflicts/controversy
• •Judgment and ability to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions, resolve conflicts, and/or achieve consensus
• •Observe building tours in real time without slowing or interrupting progress, including during adverse weather and other extreme conditions
• •Stand for extended periods and walk long distances; lift, climb, stoop, pull, kneel, and push to inspect medical facilities, equipment, and procedures (e.g., emergency exits, remote storage areas, infection control–sensitive areas)
• •Travel extensively, including driving to remote locations, flying on small aircraft and into small airports, and traveling in all weather conditions
• •Work in environments with dust, allergens, and potential exposure to infectious diseases
• •Lift, push, and pull at least 25 pounds
• •Walk up and down stairways (e.g., test escape routes; assess emergency exits; verify regulatory compliance)
• •Remove obstructed covers or impediments to access equipment or mechanical areas
• •Read small and/or soiled labels and print on equipment
• •Inspect exhaust mechanisms, ductwork, and laundry chutes in hard-to-reach areas (e.g., ceilings, utility spaces, mechanical rooms)
• •Climb ladders and fire escapes (e.g., verify unobstructed escape routes; assess ceilings for penetrations and other risks)
• •Kneel, stoop, and crawl in confined areas (e.g., crawl spaces) to assess equipment and risks
• •Climb over or under pipes, ductwork, and other obstructions
• •Straddle and balance in unstable environments not designed for patient care or typical staff work
• •Use a laptop computer and life safety tools and equipment
• •100% travel a minimum of 1 week per quarter, approximately 30 days per year