Chair, Department of Pediatrics & Chief, Children's Health Service Line

WittKiefferis partnering withMaineHealthto find adynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Chair, Department of Pediatrics,MaineHealthBarbara 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 acrossMaineHealthand 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.)

MaineHealthis 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,MaineHealthis 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,MaineHealthMaine 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 willpossesstheexpertiseto effectively guide physicians and advanced practice providers, ensuring performance consistently meets theoptimalscope 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 willdemonstratea collaborative leadership style andpossesssignificantexpertisein 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 SmithandTricia Porter, preferably via email ***email_hidden***.