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Represent Tufts Medicine in national, regional, academic and public health forums focused on infection prevention and pandemic preparedness * Providing strategic leadership and oversight for health ...

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How much do pandemic preparedness jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for pandemic preparedness in the United States is $68,806.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is pandemic preparedness?

Pandemic preparedness refers to the planning and actions taken by governments, organizations, and individuals to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks that could become pandemics. This includes developing response plans, stockpiling essential supplies, training healthcare workers, and establishing surveillance systems. Effective pandemic preparedness can help minimize illness, save lives, and reduce the social and economic impact of widespread disease.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in pandemic preparedness?

To excel in Pandemic Preparedness, you need expertise in public health, epidemiology, and emergency management, often backed by relevant degrees and experience in health policy or crisis response. Familiarity with disease surveillance systems, data analysis tools, and certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) are highly valuable. Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills help professionals coordinate response efforts and educate stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for effectively mitigating risks, managing public health crises, and ensuring community resilience during pandemics.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in pandemic preparedness roles?

Professionals in pandemic preparedness often navigate challenges such as rapidly evolving public health information, coordinating across multiple agencies, and responding to resource shortages or logistical constraints. They must stay adaptable as priorities shift quickly during an outbreak and communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Additionally, balancing long-term planning with the need for immediate action requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Pandemic Preparedness vs Epidemiologist?

AspectPandemic PreparednessEpidemiologist
Required CredentialsPublic health degrees, certifications in emergency managementPublic health or medical degrees, epidemiology certifications
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, public health departments, emergency response teamsResearch institutions, healthcare facilities, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on planning and response for pandemicsFocuses on studying disease patterns and causes

While both roles are vital in public health, Pandemic Preparedness specialists focus on planning and response strategies for pandemics, often working in emergency management settings. Epidemiologists primarily study disease patterns and causes to inform public health policies. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus within the health industry.

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Infographic showing various Pandemic Preparedness job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,806 per year, or $33.1 per hour.

Chief Infection Control Officer & Hospital Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases Physician

Tufts Medicine

Boston, MA • On-site

$282K - $325K/yr

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Job description

Tufts Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases is seeking a board-certified Infectious Disease Physician to serve as a Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center and system-wide Chief Infection Control Officer (CICO) for Tufts Medicine.

This physician-leader role combines clinical practice in Infectious Diseases with strategic leadership in Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology across the Tufts Medicine health system. The candidate will provide strategic, hospital and healthcare system-wide leadership for infection control. The candidate must be invested in contributing to the academic mission, be an effective communicator, and able to lead and implement system-wide change.

The Tufts Medical Center ID and Hospital Epidemiologist responsibilities include:

  • Serving on the inpatient consult service for Tufts Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define infection prevention goals and metrics according to current standards, while aligning with organizational priorities

  • Oversight of infection control standards and regulatory compliance

  • Education of staff, clinicians and trainees on infection prevention strategies and policy

  • Collaboration with the Infection Prevention team, quality, and analytics team to monitor infection trends, safety events, performance outcomes and measure impacts of interventions including oversight of the surveillance and reporting of hospital-acquired infection [HAIs]

  • Lead outbreak prevention, investigation, and response

  • Advance infection prevention research and innovation

The Chief Infection Control Officer responsibilities include:

  • Orchestrating aligned epidemic preparedness and outbreak response through strategic partnerships with hospital leaders

  • Partner with infection prevention leaders and infection prevention teams to align evidence-based practices and improve patient safety and clinical outcomes

  • In collaboration with clinical leaders at each institution, advance a system-wide infection prevention performance improvement agenda, ensuring consistency, regulatory compliance and adaptability to emerging infectious threats

  • Represent Tufts Medicine in national, regional, academic and public health forums focused on infection prevention and pandemic preparedness

  • Providing strategic leadership and oversight for healthcare programs across Tufts Medicine

  • Oversight and support to Tufts Medicine compounding pharmacy

Requirements:

  • MD or DO, with Board Certification in Infectious Disease

  • Demonstrated experience in Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiology, and healthcare quality and safety initiatives

  • Proven leadership experience within complex healthcare organizations or health systems

  • Experience working collaboratively with diverse physician groups, clinical leaders, and healthcare teams

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and change management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

  • Commitment to clinical excellence, education, mentorship, and academic advancement

  • Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Reporting Structure:

  • Tufts Medical Center: Dual reporting to Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Infectious Diseases

  • Tufts Medicine: Collaborative relationship with leaders across the system

Apply: Please submit application/CV via this job post or email CV directly to Alexa Landa at alexa.landa@tuftsmedicine.org .

The salary range for this position is $282,000 to $325,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.


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