CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Infectious Diseases - Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Contr
CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Infectious Diseases Division seeks an MD or MD-PhD faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor level to fill the position of Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C). The successful candidate will lead a nationally recognized program in infection prevention and clinical care focused on improving outcomes for children at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). The ideal candidate will divide effort between patient care and infection prevention activities, with leadership and scholarship in preventing hospital-acquired infections, engagement with internal and external partners including public health authorities, and representation of IP&C and CCHMC in public forums. The current IP&C Program includes a Director and Associate Director, with a planned addition of a second Associate Director in the coming year. There are 13 Infection Preventionists covering 670 beds and ambulatory facilities. The clinical effort for this position is 35–40%, depending on the individual’s strengths and career plans. The successful candidate will have opportunities to mentor junior faculty and will receive support to pursue individual career goals. Academic efforts at CCHMC are supported by outstanding infrastructure and a substantial research endowment administered through the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric infectious diseases. CCHMC is a vibrant academic medical center and one of the world\'s top children\'s hospitals, with 670 beds and annual operations exceeding $2.3 billion. The Infectious Diseases Division has strengths in basic and clinical research, including viral pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, mechanisms of inflammation and tolerance, vaccine development and clinical trials, transplant/immunocompromised infectious diseases, infectious diseases epidemiology and surveillance, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH, Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, c/o Nathan Gohlke, Senior Physician & Faculty Recruiter: Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org. Qualifications
MD or MD-PhD degree in a related scientific or research field Three years related experience in a research field and/or laboratory experience assisting in data preparation for presentation at scientific meetings (Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease qualifies) American Board of Pediatrics eligibility/certification in Pediatric Infectious Disease Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility required Details
Primary Location:
Location R Schedule:
Full time Shift:
Day (United States of America) Department:
Infectious Diseases Employee Status:
Regular FTE:
1 Weekly Hours:
40 Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
Note: benefits details vary by status. Competitive retirement plans Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Expansive employee discount programs Shift differential, weekend differential, and weekend option pay programs for qualified positions Support through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Physical and mental health wellness programs Relocation assistance available for qualified positions About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, our goal is to make children’s health better through teamwork, caring for patients and families, and advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and are energized by our shared purpose. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Infectious Diseases Division seeks an MD or MD-PhD faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor level to fill the position of Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C). The successful candidate will lead a nationally recognized program in infection prevention and clinical care focused on improving outcomes for children at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). The ideal candidate will divide effort between patient care and infection prevention activities, with leadership and scholarship in preventing hospital-acquired infections, engagement with internal and external partners including public health authorities, and representation of IP&C and CCHMC in public forums. The current IP&C Program includes a Director and Associate Director, with a planned addition of a second Associate Director in the coming year. There are 13 Infection Preventionists covering 670 beds and ambulatory facilities. The clinical effort for this position is 35–40%, depending on the individual’s strengths and career plans. The successful candidate will have opportunities to mentor junior faculty and will receive support to pursue individual career goals. Academic efforts at CCHMC are supported by outstanding infrastructure and a substantial research endowment administered through the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric infectious diseases. CCHMC is a vibrant academic medical center and one of the world\'s top children\'s hospitals, with 670 beds and annual operations exceeding $2.3 billion. The Infectious Diseases Division has strengths in basic and clinical research, including viral pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, mechanisms of inflammation and tolerance, vaccine development and clinical trials, transplant/immunocompromised infectious diseases, infectious diseases epidemiology and surveillance, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH, Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, c/o Nathan Gohlke, Senior Physician & Faculty Recruiter: Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org. Qualifications
MD or MD-PhD degree in a related scientific or research field Three years related experience in a research field and/or laboratory experience assisting in data preparation for presentation at scientific meetings (Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease qualifies) American Board of Pediatrics eligibility/certification in Pediatric Infectious Disease Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility required Details
Primary Location:
Location R Schedule:
Full time Shift:
Day (United States of America) Department:
Infectious Diseases Employee Status:
Regular FTE:
1 Weekly Hours:
40 Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
Note: benefits details vary by status. Competitive retirement plans Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Expansive employee discount programs Shift differential, weekend differential, and weekend option pay programs for qualified positions Support through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Physical and mental health wellness programs Relocation assistance available for qualified positions About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, our goal is to make children’s health better through teamwork, caring for patients and families, and advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and are energized by our shared purpose. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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