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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Infectious Diseases - Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Contr

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Burnet, Texas, United States, 78611

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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 Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C). The successful candidate will lead a nationally recognized program specializing 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 their effort between patient care and infection prevention activities, including leadership and scholarship in prevention of hospital acquired infections, engagement of internal and external partners including public health authorities, and representing IP&C and CCHMC in public forums. The current IP&C Program consists of 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 specialty and primary care ambulatory facilities. The amount of clinical effort for this position is 35-40%, depending upon the individual strengths and career plans of the candidate. The successful candidate will have opportunities to mentor junior faculty and support for pursuing their 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. Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead clinical care coupled with infection prevention activities, engage internal and external partners including public health authorities, and represent IP&C and CCHMC in public forums. The role includes leadership, scholarship in infection prevention, and mentoring of junior faculty. The clinical effort for this position is 35-40%, adjustable based on the candidate’s strengths and career plans. The IP&C program currently includes a Director, an Associate Director, and an anticipated second Associate Director in the coming year, with 13 Infection Preventionists across 670 beds and ambulatory facilities. 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 with 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. View employee benefits here.

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children’s is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children\'s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children\'s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation\'s America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as a great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our 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. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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