Seeking Mission Driven, Dynamic Division Director

Children’s Mercy seeks a creative and dynamic leader to serve as Division Director of Infectious Diseases at the rank of Associate Professor or above. Candidates should have a vision of the future of pediatric infectious diseases, be mission driven, and possess evidence of previous leadership experience.

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Position Details:

• Leading the clinical, research, educational, and quality objectives of the division.
• The division includes 12 MD/DO faculty members (many of whom have additional roles across the organization), 4 advanced practice providers, 3 postdoctoral fellows, 2 pharmacists, part-time PhD statistical support, and division administrative support.
• Approximately 2,000 consults are seen between the general and IC services at the main campus annually, with an additional 60 across the community sites.
• Ambulatory clinics include general ID, international travel, adoption, penicillin allergy delabeling, special immunology, and fellows’ clinic.
• Creating an environment that fosters learning through trainee centric education is a primary focus of the ID division.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP)-the ASP team has been on the forefront of innovative stewardship work clinically as well as generating new knowledge about stewardship practices.

Ideal Qualifications and Experience

• MD/DO or MD/PhD is required
• Current academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• A strong record of academic achievement as evidenced by external funding and publications
• Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of partnership across subspecialties and disciplines
• Commitment to education of learners at all levels
• Demonstrated interest in advancing research as it pertains to division activities and interactions with the broader Children’s Mercy community and beyond
• A commitment to our true north pillars: quality and safety, connected experience, strategic goals, stewardship, people and culture
• Fosters and models our values: kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and, integrity
• A deep commitment to fostering and supporting programs that address equity, inclusion and, diversity

Nominations and Applications (cover letter and curriculum vitae) should be submitted via e-mail to: physicianjobs@cmh.edu

All materials will be treated as confidential.

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About Children's Mercy Kansas City

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas, our faculty of nearly 800 pediatric specialists and researchers are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021, the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care.