System Chief Division of Infectious Diseases - Physician - Manhattan, NY at Mount Sinai Health [...]

Description Mount Sinai Health System is currently seeking an accomplished and experienced Physician or exceptional PhD Researcher (with a clinical partner) to assume the role of System Chief for the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine. The ideal candidate should demonstrate substantial leadership skills and a dedication to advancing clinical and translational research, particularly using NIH grants. The Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai receives approximately $154 million from the NIH to conduct groundbreaking research across 14 divisions. Reporting to the System Chair of the Department of Medicine, the System Chief will have oversight of approximately 85 full- and part-time faculty, and 22 voluntary physicians across the Mount Sinai Health System. Responsibilities will encompass the administrative, clinical, research, and educational dimensions of the Division, with a keen appreciation of its distinctive role in medical education and its connection to the community. The System Chief will also have an understanding of the evolving landscape of health care and its effects on health care delivery at academic medical institutions with off-campus ambulatory sites under the auspices of the Mount Sinai Health System. Mount Sinai Health System serves one of the most diverse patient populations in the world, and the Division of Infectious Diseases offers a wide range of services from general and transplant infectious diseases to lifelong treatment to persons with HIV. Our faculty provides top-tier, personalized care for patients in the five boroughs and beyond while conducting groundbreaking research on the most challenging diseases of our time. Responsibilities The System Chief of Infectious Diseases’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Overall management of the System Division of Infectious Diseases across the Mount Sinai Health System (on-campus sites at Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Downtown/Union Square, Mount Sinai Morningside, and Mount Sinai West; and off-campus ambulatory sites). This includes the development of an academically oriented training program, growth of in-hospital and ambulatory clinical programs, and expansion of the basic, clinical and translational research programs. Additional expectations include the maintenance of a financially viable program and the enhancement of the clinical and scientific status of the Division of Infectious Diseases. Site Chiefs throughout the Mount Sinai Health System report to the System Chief in addition to the corresponding Site Chair of Medicine. All teaching aspects of the Division regarding medical students, postdoctoral trainees, and continuing medical education. The educational program should include bedside training, didactic sessions, preparation of conferences and a written core curriculum. Developing and maintaining fellowship training programs that comply with ABIM and Residency Review Committee requirements in anticipation of future site visits and official evaluations of such programs. This includes maintaining an appropriate volume of patients, in-patient and out-patient experiences, teaching, research and documented periodic trainee evaluation. The Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Directors will report to the System Division Chief. Growing the NIH-funded research program including leadership in a program project or Center Grant application, successfully competing for an NIH training grant, and the development of K (mentored) awardees. Fostering the career development of junior faculty members by mentoring and example. Growth of in-patient and out-patient clinical services, including faculty practice, off-site locations. Oversee the quality of care on the inpatient service, the outpatient medical clinics and the faculty practice. Physician coverage, teaching, and the organizational aspects of the Division’s clinic. Development of strategic plans for the Division of Infectious Diseases that are aligned with departmental and institutional goals. Reports to: Monica Kraft, MD, Chair Department of Medicine Qualifications Candidates must have an MD or MD/PhD, or highly qualified PhD. Candidates must have or be eligible for a New York medical license and must be board certified or eligible in Infectious Diseases. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine, clinical practice or professional societies. Candidates must have national recognition in clinical, translational and/or basic research. Candidates must have requisite experience and leadership qualities to develop a vision for how to sustain and grow all facets of the division’s missions as well as foster a collaborative and collegial work environment. Candidates must be of high character and lead by example in a consistent manner. Candidates must relate well to a wide variety of constituents; be open to differences; lead effectively up and down the organization; build diverse networks; and treat differences fairly and equitably. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work cooperatively and congenially within a diverse academic and clinical environment. Preferred Qualifications History of extramural research funding and publications in high impact journals. Demonstrated commitment to quality and safety in healthcare. Skilled facilitator, able to inspire trust and confidence among MSHS’s diverse internal and external constituencies. Ability and willingness to engage broadly across the MSHS community as an institutional leader and to be a highly visible ambassador for the division, the department, and the school of medicine both internally, in the greater NY region, and nationally. Strong leadership and management skills, and proven abilities to concurrently manage multiple complex programs. Excellent judgment, independent thinking, communication skills, and sound political judgment will be highly valued. Successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees and students. Compensation range from 350K to 500K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits) Salary Disclosure Information Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full‑time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. 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