Infectious Diseases - Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control, -Assistant

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.

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.

• 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.

Primary Location Location R

Schedule Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Department Infectious Diseases

Employee Status Regular

FTE 1

Weekly Hours 40

• 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

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