Chair, Department of Pediatrics, MMC / Chief, Children’s Health, MaineHealth

Job ID: 57636Location: Portland, Maine, United StatesPosted: 2026-03-19Company: MaineHealthContact: Kimberly Smith, Tricia PorterContact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io, Maine – WittKieffer is partnering with MaineHealth to find a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Chair, Department of Pediatrics, MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (BBCH) and Chief, Children's Health Service Line, MaineHealth. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of pediatric services across MaineHealth and the state of Maine and drive exceptional patient care, research, and education for the department. (The position of Chair, Department of Pediatrics and Chief, Children's Health service line will be referred to as Chair.) MaineHealth is a $5B not-for-profit health system dedicated to improving the health of patients and communities by providing high-quality, affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers, and researching better ways to provide care. As the largest healthcare organization in the state, MaineHealth is an 11-hospital system with 25,000 care team members and over 2,500 providers in the medical group. The health system is anchored by its flagship academic, 740-bed hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP), which is home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. MHMMCP has a strong affiliation with Tufts University Medical School, is home to nationally recognized residency and fellowship programs, and is committed to providing academic and clinical training to future generations of providers. Reporting to the System Chief Medical and Transformation Officer, the Chair will lead faculty and staff in delivering the highest quality of care within a collaborative clinical learning environment, supporting pediatric residency, internal medicine-pediatric residency, and academic programs. They will possess the expertise to effectively guide physicians and advanced practice providers, ensuring performance consistently meets the optimal scope of practice. They will have the passion and drive to serve as the voice of children in Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader committed to enhancing patient-centered pediatric care and fostering strong community partnerships. They will bring extensive experience leading and managing a robust pediatrics department and in fostering accountability ensuring the highest quality and safety standards for children's health while adhering to evidence-based best practices. This individual will demonstrate a collaborative leadership style and possess significant expertise in navigating complex hospital environments. The Chair will support and promote research initiatives within the department. Essential qualifications include an M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree; board certification in pediatrics; eligibility for medical licensure in Maine; and credentials for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. All nominations, expressions of interest, and applications, including a cover letter and CV, should be directed to Kimberly Smith and Tricia Porter, preferably via email to View email address on click.appcast.io.