Clinical Program Director

Visionary Leader Needed for Arkansas Center for Women's and Infants HealthThe Arkansas Center for Women's and Infants Health (ACWIH) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a visionary leader to lead its statewide clinical education initiatives in obstetric emergency preparedness and provider readiness.UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and familyHoliday, Vacation and Sick LeaveEducation discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSBasic Life Insurance up to $50,000Career Training and Educational OpportunitiesMerchant DiscountsConcierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacyThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io:COM | OB & GYN ACWIHSummary of Job Duties:The ideal candidate will be a strategic and operationally focused leader with a proven track record in multi-site program management, simulation-based education, and workforce development. You'll excel at aligning curricula with national standards and regulatory requirements, and can translate ambitious goals into actionable plans. You bring strong people leadership, budget stewardship, and a results-driven mindset, with a passion for improving obstetric and neonatal outcomes across Arkansas.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, Health, or a scientific fieldSix (6) years of project management experience within a research or community-based setting, including one (1) year of supervisory experienceDemonstrated experience supervising staff and managing geographically distributed teamsStrong organizational, communication, and project management skillsMust reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Little Rock, AR, or the Greater Northwest, AR, regions, as this position will be located at the UAMS CampusPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or related fieldRegistered Nurse LicenseSeven (7) years of experience in maternal and infant healthExperience in simulation-based clinical training or obstetric/perinatal care educationFamiliarity with continuing education accreditation processes (CME, CNE, EMS CE)Experience working in rural health, emergency medicine, or multi-site healthcare settingsKnowledge of Arkansas's healthcare landscape and rural hospital infrastructureKey Responsibilities:Program Leadership and OversightProvide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the Clinical Education team (regional nurse educators, simulation staff, education design personnel).Oversee statewide, site-type-specific training curricula implementation across enrolled facilities.Ensure training delivery timelines, onboarding milestones, and quality standards are met consistently.Maintain curriculum fidelity and instructor competency in collaboration with Hub clinical leadership and simulation faculty.Regional ImplementationDirect deployment of regional educators across regions.Oversee site readiness assessments, onsite training events, drills, structured debriefings, and competency refreshers.Support facility champions in sustaining training activities and readiness protocols at their sites.Manage travel, scheduling, and documentation for a geographically distributed team.Curriculum and Continuing EducationCollaborate with clinical faculty and education design staff to develop and maintain obstetric emergency curricula for ED, EMS, outpatient, and birthing hospital settings.Oversee CME, CNE, and EMS continuing education credit pathways with accreditation staff.Ensure materials reflect current national guidelines, AIM Patient Safety Bundles, and regulatory requirements.Budget and Administrative ManagementManage program budgets for training delivery, equipment, and operations.Oversee procurement and distribution of startup readiness supplies (hemorrhage kits, hypertensive crisis kits, neonatal resuscitation materials, etc.).Maintain accurate records of training events, drills, debriefs, and competency documentation across sites.Evaluation and ReportingCollaborate with the Evaluation Director and data team to ensure timely collection of training and readiness data.Contribute to quarterly progress reports and annual summaries.Drive continuous quality improvement by analyzing outcomes and identifying programmatic adjustments.Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply:ResumeOptional Documents:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Recruitment Contact Information:Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background CheckThis position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Pulling, Pushing, SittingOccasional Physical Activity:Kneeling, LiftingBenefits Eligible:Yes