Murtuza Diwan
Instructor
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
BSc, DLSHTM, MSc, CIC, Lean Healthcare Green Belt
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Overview
Murtuza Diwan is an experienced Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Professional at Halton Healthcare, specializing in tuberculosis management, healthcare-associated infection surveillance, and the development of IPAC electronic surveillance systems. Beyond his professional practice, he is a professor in Humber College’s Postgraduate IPAC Certificate Program and mentors’ students from Centennial College’s PI_200 Course.
Murtuza earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, specializing in Human Biology with minors in Mathematics and Zoology. He later completed a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master of Science in Infectious Diseases from the University of London, UK.
An active member of IPAC Canada since 2009, Murtuza has held multiple leadership roles, including serving as Past President of the IPAC-GTA Chapter. He currently chairs the IPAC Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group, co-chairs the Mental Health Interest Group, and serves on the Canadian Standards Association's (CSA) Health and Well-being Steering Committee, representing IPAC. Additionally, he is a member of the scientific committee organizing IPAC Canada’s 50th Annual Conference and contributes to the IPAC-GTA Education Committee.
His DEI initiatives have led to the development of key resources, including DEI core competencies for healthcare professionals, a DEI learning series, and a DEI module for IPAC Canada's distance learning course. He was the inaugural winner of IPAC Canada’s DEI Poster Contest and was nominated for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award. His contributions have also been recognized through the Milton District Hospital Award of Excellence and Halton Healthcare’s Value Inspired Award.
Murtuza has presented his research and initiatives at national conferences, including the IPAC Canada Annual Conference, and has been published in the Canadian Journal of Infection Control. He is actively involved in research and quality improvement projects, such as optimizing hand hygiene audit systems using LEAN methodology and reducing glove waste in healthcare.
A strong advocate for continuous improvement and mentorship, Murtuza participates in Halton Healthcare’s Inspiring Leaders program and serves as a mentor in the Innis Alumni Mentorship Program. His dedication to professional development, innovation, and fostering inclusive healthcare environments has earned him recognition across multiple organizations.