University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Chief Quality Officer, Department of Medicine
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
Position title:
Chief Quality Officer
Salary range: $208,000-$700,000. The position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window Open date: October 16, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position Description The Department of Medicine (DoM) at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a nationally recognized academic leader to serve as the
Chief Quality Officer (CQO) . As a member of the DoM leadership team, the CQO will lead the department's quality team and oversee its quality improvement program.
This is a particularly dynamic time for the department, as we execute our strategic plan to lead in innovation, transform care, and advance health for all. Reporting to the Senior Executive Clinical Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine, Tisha S. Wang, M.D., the DoM CQO is responsible for understanding, measuring, and improving the performance of clinical care delivery across the eighteen clinical divisions in the DoM, including quality improvement in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
In partnership with the administrative director of the quality program, the CQO will define strategic priorities and lead a team of medical directors and project managers focused on quality initiatives in primary care, specialty care, inpatient care, peer review, and quality improvement education. The CQO will collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders across operations, IT, population health, data analytics, nursing, pharmacy, implementation science, and health services research.
The CQO will also guide efforts to publish and share quality improvement insights locally and nationally, positioning the department as a leader in quality and learning health systems.
The ideal candidate is a distinguished academic clinician or researcher with leadership experience in quality improvement within a large academic medical center or integrated health system. Candidates must hold an M.D. (or equivalent), or Ph.D. The successful candidate will receive an academic appointment commensurate with their qualifications.
Key Qualifications
Proven ability to set strategic priorities and lead large‑scale initiatives and organizational change
Experience in data analytics, use of AI tools, and data reporting
Expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating operational workflows in ambulatory and inpatient settings
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams
Experience in utilizing the approaches and methods of process improvement and implementation science as evidenced by achieving targeted outcomes
Proficiency in LEAN methodology, the Model for Improvement, and the use of learning tools such as Statistical Process Control charts, with the ability to effectively teach and mentor faculty, trainees, and medical students in quality improvement
A strong record of scholarship, publication, and presentations related to quality and patient safety
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – an informative personal statement.
UCLA Mission Statement – a reflection on your personal and professional experiences and how they align with UCLA’s mission and 2023‑28 strategic plan.
Reference requirements – referencing will be done with candidate permissions at the appropriate time in the search process.
Contact & Application Link Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10579 (click the URL to apply)
Help contact: DOMCQOSearch@mednet.ucla.edu
Search Committee Maria Han, M.D., M.S.; Search Committee Chair
c/o Libby Shin, Executive Director, Office of the Chair of Medicine
About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy – UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties – APM - 035:affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment.
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
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Chief Quality Officer
Salary range: $208,000-$700,000. The position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window Open date: October 16, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Dec 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position Description The Department of Medicine (DoM) at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a nationally recognized academic leader to serve as the
Chief Quality Officer (CQO) . As a member of the DoM leadership team, the CQO will lead the department's quality team and oversee its quality improvement program.
This is a particularly dynamic time for the department, as we execute our strategic plan to lead in innovation, transform care, and advance health for all. Reporting to the Senior Executive Clinical Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine, Tisha S. Wang, M.D., the DoM CQO is responsible for understanding, measuring, and improving the performance of clinical care delivery across the eighteen clinical divisions in the DoM, including quality improvement in both ambulatory and inpatient settings.
In partnership with the administrative director of the quality program, the CQO will define strategic priorities and lead a team of medical directors and project managers focused on quality initiatives in primary care, specialty care, inpatient care, peer review, and quality improvement education. The CQO will collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders across operations, IT, population health, data analytics, nursing, pharmacy, implementation science, and health services research.
The CQO will also guide efforts to publish and share quality improvement insights locally and nationally, positioning the department as a leader in quality and learning health systems.
The ideal candidate is a distinguished academic clinician or researcher with leadership experience in quality improvement within a large academic medical center or integrated health system. Candidates must hold an M.D. (or equivalent), or Ph.D. The successful candidate will receive an academic appointment commensurate with their qualifications.
Key Qualifications
Proven ability to set strategic priorities and lead large‑scale initiatives and organizational change
Experience in data analytics, use of AI tools, and data reporting
Expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating operational workflows in ambulatory and inpatient settings
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams
Experience in utilizing the approaches and methods of process improvement and implementation science as evidenced by achieving targeted outcomes
Proficiency in LEAN methodology, the Model for Improvement, and the use of learning tools such as Statistical Process Control charts, with the ability to effectively teach and mentor faculty, trainees, and medical students in quality improvement
A strong record of scholarship, publication, and presentations related to quality and patient safety
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – an informative personal statement.
UCLA Mission Statement – a reflection on your personal and professional experiences and how they align with UCLA’s mission and 2023‑28 strategic plan.
Reference requirements – referencing will be done with candidate permissions at the appropriate time in the search process.
Contact & Application Link Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10579 (click the URL to apply)
Help contact: DOMCQOSearch@mednet.ucla.edu
Search Committee Maria Han, M.D., M.S.; Search Committee Chair
c/o Libby Shin, Executive Director, Office of the Chair of Medicine
About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy – UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties – APM - 035:affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment.
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
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