PIDS Advocacy Committee - As
Division Director - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
PIDS Advocacy Committee - As, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Overview
The Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy seeks a creative and dynamic leader to serve as Division Director of Infectious Diseases at the rank of Associate Professor or above. The Division Director will lead a talented team of clinicians, researchers, and educators, and will direct the clinical, research, educational, and quality objectives of the division. Candidates should have a vision for the future of pediatric infectious diseases, be mission driven, and demonstrate prior leadership experience. Desired characteristics include: a track record of scholarly productivity; mentorship that develops postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty; clinical or research finance experience; successful collaboration across subspecialties and disciplines; a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and team connection. Division and Environment
The division includes 12 MD/DO faculty members (with additional roles across the organization), 4 advanced practice providers, 3 postdoctoral fellows, 2 pharmacists, part-time PhD statistical support, and division administrative support. All pediatric residents complete an ID rotation during their second year of training or fourth year for Med/Peds. The division provides inpatient consultations across three clinical services. The general ID and immunocompromised (IC) services care for children at the main Adele Hall campus, and a third service consults on patients at community sites CM Kansas and the University of Kansas (KU). Approximately 2,000 consults are seen annually between the general and IC services at the main campus, with an additional 60 consults across the community sites. Ambulatory clinics include general ID, international travel, adoption, penicillin allergy delabeling, special immunology, and a fellows’ clinic. The division participates in an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) and has been at the forefront of stewardship work clinically and in generating new knowledge about stewardship practices. Research and Education
Creating new knowledge through research is a major component of the division’s activities, supported by federal, foundation, and industry grants and contracts totaling more than $11 million for FY25. Research interests are broad and include neonatal Escherichia coli infections, severe adverse drug reactions, school- and community-based respiratory virus epidemiology, and clinical trials evaluating new vaccines and medications, as well as epidemiology of respiratory and gastrointestinal viral infections in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Disease Laboratory. CM is a hub site for the Pediatric Pandemic Network. Ideal Qualifications and Experience
MD/DO or MD/PhD required Current academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor A strong record of academic achievement evidenced by external funding and publications Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of partnerships across subspecialties and disciplines Commitment to education of learners at all levels Interest in advancing research related to division activities and engagement with the broader Children’s Mercy community Commitment to our true north pillars: quality and safety, connected experience, strategic goals, stewardship, people and culture Fosters and models our values: kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity Deep commitment to fostering and supporting programs that address equity, inclusion and diversity Education
Education is a core tenet of Children’s Mercy. The organization provides education opportunities to nursing students, medical students, residents and fellows, supporting over 1,400 learners annually. Children’s Mercy is the pediatric clerkship site for UMKC and KU medical students and offers elective rotations and sub-internships to students at any accredited medical school. Children’s Mercy is active in Graduate Medical Education with accredited residencies in pediatrics, med/peds, child neurology, pediatric dentistry, pediatric optometry and pharmacy. The institution offers more than 40 fellowship programs across numerous areas, developing the next generation of subspecialists. Research
Children’s Mercy is dedicated to becoming a leader in pediatric research. A directed strategic planning initiative established the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) to focus on research and infrastructure. Generous gifts totaling $150 million supported the construction of a nine-story, 375,000 square foot research facility to provide scientists with state-of-the-art technology and to support scientific programs and recruitment. Current research includes basic, translational, and clinical work in pharmacology, cancer, cardiology, genetic diseases and health outcomes. Contact Information
Nominations and applications (cover letter and curriculum vitae) should be submitted via e-mail to:
Facultyjobs@cmh.edu . Attention: Search Committee Co-Chairs, Keith August, MD, MS, and Amanda Nedved, MD;
kjaugust@cmh.edu
and
anedved@cmh.edu .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Mercy seeks a creative and dynamic leader to serve as Division Director of Infectious Diseases at the rank of Associate Professor or above. The Division Director will lead a talented team of clinicians, researchers, and educators, and will direct the clinical, research, educational, and quality objectives of the division. Candidates should have a vision for the future of pediatric infectious diseases, be mission driven, and demonstrate prior leadership experience. Desired characteristics include: a track record of scholarly productivity; mentorship that develops postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty; clinical or research finance experience; successful collaboration across subspecialties and disciplines; a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and team connection. Division and Environment
The division includes 12 MD/DO faculty members (with additional roles across the organization), 4 advanced practice providers, 3 postdoctoral fellows, 2 pharmacists, part-time PhD statistical support, and division administrative support. All pediatric residents complete an ID rotation during their second year of training or fourth year for Med/Peds. The division provides inpatient consultations across three clinical services. The general ID and immunocompromised (IC) services care for children at the main Adele Hall campus, and a third service consults on patients at community sites CM Kansas and the University of Kansas (KU). Approximately 2,000 consults are seen annually between the general and IC services at the main campus, with an additional 60 consults across the community sites. Ambulatory clinics include general ID, international travel, adoption, penicillin allergy delabeling, special immunology, and a fellows’ clinic. The division participates in an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) and has been at the forefront of stewardship work clinically and in generating new knowledge about stewardship practices. Research and Education
Creating new knowledge through research is a major component of the division’s activities, supported by federal, foundation, and industry grants and contracts totaling more than $11 million for FY25. Research interests are broad and include neonatal Escherichia coli infections, severe adverse drug reactions, school- and community-based respiratory virus epidemiology, and clinical trials evaluating new vaccines and medications, as well as epidemiology of respiratory and gastrointestinal viral infections in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Infectious Disease Laboratory. CM is a hub site for the Pediatric Pandemic Network. Ideal Qualifications and Experience
MD/DO or MD/PhD required Current academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor A strong record of academic achievement evidenced by external funding and publications Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of partnerships across subspecialties and disciplines Commitment to education of learners at all levels Interest in advancing research related to division activities and engagement with the broader Children’s Mercy community Commitment to our true north pillars: quality and safety, connected experience, strategic goals, stewardship, people and culture Fosters and models our values: kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity Deep commitment to fostering and supporting programs that address equity, inclusion and diversity Education
Education is a core tenet of Children’s Mercy. The organization provides education opportunities to nursing students, medical students, residents and fellows, supporting over 1,400 learners annually. Children’s Mercy is the pediatric clerkship site for UMKC and KU medical students and offers elective rotations and sub-internships to students at any accredited medical school. Children’s Mercy is active in Graduate Medical Education with accredited residencies in pediatrics, med/peds, child neurology, pediatric dentistry, pediatric optometry and pharmacy. The institution offers more than 40 fellowship programs across numerous areas, developing the next generation of subspecialists. Research
Children’s Mercy is dedicated to becoming a leader in pediatric research. A directed strategic planning initiative established the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) to focus on research and infrastructure. Generous gifts totaling $150 million supported the construction of a nine-story, 375,000 square foot research facility to provide scientists with state-of-the-art technology and to support scientific programs and recruitment. Current research includes basic, translational, and clinical work in pharmacology, cancer, cardiology, genetic diseases and health outcomes. Contact Information
Nominations and applications (cover letter and curriculum vitae) should be submitted via e-mail to:
Facultyjobs@cmh.edu . Attention: Search Committee Co-Chairs, Keith August, MD, MS, and Amanda Nedved, MD;
kjaugust@cmh.edu
and
anedved@cmh.edu .
#J-18808-Ljbffr