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Department of Surgery, Vice Chair of Quality

The Department of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a Vice Chair of Quality who will be a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Responsibilities include leading the Department’s initiatives related to health services and outcomes research (HSOR) as well as serving in additional hospital and university leadership positions focused on surgical quality and patient safety, outcomes and/or health services. The Vice Chair of Quality will oversee all quality and safety activities for the Department of Surgery and will guide surgical quality measurement and improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving team of clinicians, educators, and researchers. Northwestern Medicine is one of the premier academic medical systems in the nation, and the Department of Surgery is positioned among leading surgery departments in NIH funding. Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital are both highly ranked nationally, and the Department of Surgery has longstanding collaborations with numerous educational, academic, and professional organizations. This rich environment provides unmatched opportunities for the new leader to excel.

Qualified candidates should be a surgeon-scientist, and must have an established track record of extramural funding to support academic endeavors in HSOR. In addition to an MD, formal training in the area of HSOR with additional degrees such an MPH or PhD are highly desirable. Candidates with expertise in implementation science, social science, psychometrics, bioinformatics and surgical quality are of particular interest. Candidates must (1) be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Surgery and pertinent subspecialty, if applicable; (2) have completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent training in their respective area of practice, and (3) be able to obtain permanent Illinois licensure.

Underrepresented minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MTU2NA==

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