Medical Director of Infection Control & Infectious Disease Physician, Dover, NH
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Dover
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham,
is seeking a Board-Certified Infectious Disease Specialist to join
our employed multispecialty group in Dover, New Hampshire. This
full-time role is divided between serving as Site Medical Director
of Infection Control (approximately 0.6 FTE) and providing
inpatient and outpatient Infectious Disease consultation (0.4 FTE).
The position offers an exceptional opportunity to combine direct
patient care with healthcare leadership, driving system-wide
quality, safety, and infection prevention initiatives. Site Medical
Director for Infection Control The Medical Director for Infection
Control, Community is a key member of the Infection Control team at
Mass General Brigham. This role will report directly to the system
Chief of Infection Control for Mass General Brigham. The physician
in this role will be responsible for providing clinical support in
the day-to-day operations of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital as part of
the site infection control teams. This role will support the
execution of standardized, system-wide infection prevention and
control strategies and processes and ensure alignment and
consistency with MGB’s Infection control program. Responsibilities
include: - Provide essential input to the MGB Chief of Infection
Control to inform the strategy, policies, and guidelines to ensure
a highly reliable system and the quality of healthcare care within
MGB is of the highest quality - Execute the MGB infection
prevention and control strategy at the site level - Liaise and
collaborate with system and site teams as needed - Understand data
provided by the system team and use knowledge of local practices
and culture to identify areas of opportunity for improvement as
well as communicate to the system areas which are at risk - Provide
strong bi-directional communication between the system and the
site(s), with accountability for distribution of organizational
communication (including pertinent data and analytics) from MGB to
the site and vice versa - Prepare reports and presentations
pertaining to infection prevention and control as requested - In
conjunction with system leadership and site teams, implement and
coordinate infection prevention and control initiatives - Support
the site(s) infection prevention team including availability for
case review and investigations - Collaborate with all members of
the MGB Infection Control team to ensure site preparedness and
execution of site visits by regulatory bodies The incumbent will
work as part of a site-based team including a Sr Infection Control
Manager and Infection Preventionist. Infectious Disease Physician
The clinical portion of this role includes providing both inpatient
and outpatient infectious disease consultations, managing a broad
spectrum of infectious conditions, and collaborating with
colleagues across subspecialties. Our Infectious Disease team
provides comprehensive care for patients with HIV, tick-borne
diseases, post-surgical infections, and complex medical conditions,
and participates in system-wide quality initiatives. Why Join Mass
General Brigham? - Competitive salary and transparent compensation
plan. - Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental,
retirement, and malpractice coverage. - Professional development
and leadership growth opportunities within one of the nation’s
premier healthcare systems. - Integrated Epic EHR and access to
MGB’s clinical resources and collaborative network. - Eligibility
for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through our
501(c)(3) status. About Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is a 178-bed, not-for-profit acute care
hospital serving the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern
Maine. A member of Mass General Brigham, WDH blends the
personalized care of a community hospital with the expertise,
innovation, and collaboration of an academic medical system. Why
Dover? Dover, New Hampshire, offers an exceptional quality of
life—combining coastal charm with easy access to Boston, Portland,
and the White Mountains. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, excellent
schools, and year-round outdoor recreation, all with no state
income or sales tax. Qualifications - MD or DO from an accredited
institution. - Board Certified in Infectious Disease. - Eligible
for medical licensure in New Hampshire. - Demonstrated expertise or
interest in infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, or quality
improvement. - Minimum of 3 years of relevant infection control
experience. - Active membership in professional societies such as
SHEA, IDSA, or APIC required. Ready to Make a Difference? Explore
the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, patient-focused
environment while contributing to system-wide infection prevention
and quality improvement efforts.
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