Division Chief – Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology at Career Site

, , Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Educational Leadership, Research Management, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Quality Assurance, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Mentorship, Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Planning, Policy Development, Professional Development, Quality Improvement, Medical Research, Training Program Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, the Division Chief provides clinical, educational, research, and executive management leadership for pediatric and congenital cardiology. S/he is a clinical and managerial leader working with the department of cardiovascular diseases executive team to develop and deliver strategy and business plans and be accountable for resources and performance in providing pediatric and congenital cardiology services. In conjunction with cross-functional teams, the division chief integrates research and education priorities into a program of excellent clinical service delivery. The primary goal of the division chief is to coordinate the provision of care for patients requiring pediatric and congenital cardiology services across the spectrum of conditions encountered in the specialty, for both elective and emergent cases. The division chief would have a proven track record as an academic pediatric and congenital cardiologist, with a broad range of expertise. The Chief also cultivates the development of new innovative cardiology programs within Sidra and works to expand the outreach of the Division through coordination with the International Medical Office. The individual occupying this position reports directly to the Chair of Cardiovascular Diseases and works cooperatively with the cardiology team, department staff, and other stakeholders, including allied health specialists, referring clinicians, and patients. The division chief is responsible for ensuring that appropriate monitoring of the quality of cardiology care provided is done, including participation in department-wide initiatives such as the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) or similar quality benchmarking programs. The division chief will have a full-time appointment to Weill Cornell Medical College – Qatar. S/he is expected to work collaboratively with the Medical School to provide teaching support for undergraduate medical students and cardiology residents by the members of the Division, as required for the ACGME curriculum. KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Identifies and articulates the vision, strategic direction, and growth of the Division and develops implementation strategies to achieve them. Recommends clinical privileges, appointment, reappointment, and corrective action for each member of the division, as well as promoting mentorship and academic career development for these staff members. Accountable for the financial performance and management of all budgets within the division. Accountable for the division’s performance, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance of the Division. In conjunction with the Clinical Chief, identifies and articulates the vision, strategic direction, and growth of the division of pediatric and congenital cardiology and leads the implementation of strategies to achieve them. Promotes a culture of excellent, efficient, and quality service delivery in a congenial, supportive, collaborative, and equitable environment. Works collaboratively with other division chiefs, directors, and all other division staff to ensure that cohesive, cross-functional teams are developed. Leads clinical service planning, service development, and capacity planning for the division – specifically, working closely with anesthesia and the cardiovascular executive to develop the patient care capacity required to safely and efficiently provide the full spectrum of pediatric and congenital cardiology procedures required by the Sidra Pediatric Program. This includes the procedural environment and instrumentation, diagnostic and interventional cardiology equipment, scheduling, inpatient and outpatient care pathways. Develops and implements the policies and procedures required to guide and support the provision of pediatric and congenital cardiology services for the Sidra Pediatric Program. Responsible for the administrative reporting structures, ongoing professional assessment, and professional development of this important component of the team. Responsible for ensuring that appropriate monitoring of the quality of pediatric and congenital cardiology care provided is done, including participation in department-wide initiatives such as national cardiology quality benchmarking programs (e.g., NCDR or equivalent). The division chief is also responsible for identifying problems if they should ensue and developing effective strategies for improving and optimizing outcomes on a continual basis. Provides monitoring of the professional performance of all individuals in the division who have clinical privileges, including ongoing and focused professional practice evaluations (OPPE and FPPE). Ensures that division members participate in ongoing maintenance of competence programs. Works with the Chair to establish and update call coverage for consultative care of the pediatric population requiring pediatric and congenital cardiology care and assures that there is appropriate clinical coverage for all patients requiring care from the division (including emergency care) for the Sidra Pediatric Program. Ensures all members of the division optimize the use of electronic medical records. In conjunction with the Chair, ensures the implementation of robust clinical governance structures and processes to ensure patient safety. In collaboration with Weill Cornell Medical College – Qatar, the division chief works to provide teaching support by the members of the division for undergraduate medical students and cardiology residents as required for pediatric and congenital cardiology instruction, following an ACGME curriculum. Provides divisional support for programs to mentor and support students. Scope of clinical responsibilities for Division Chief: Provides pediatric and congenital cardiology care for the patients in the Sidra Pediatric Program. This includes clinic and outpatient consultations, diagnostic and interventional procedures for routine, urgent, and emergent care. The division chief is expected to lead in the care of the full spectrum of pediatric and congenital cardiology conditions, including acute care. Develops and provides leadership of the multi-disciplinary teams required for optimal care of the Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology patient population. Prepares all records and reports as may be required in support of services rendered and as required by Qatar State Law. Leads the development of medical research/academic projects for the division of pediatric and congenital cardiology, including participation in joint programs, collaborations, and primary projects of the division, under the overall direction of the Chair of Cardiovascular Diseases. Facilitates patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers in accordance with policies and regulations of the facility. Ensures quality improvement programs and competency assessment initiatives for the division of pediatric and congenital cardiology are followed by the patient care team. Undertakes appraisals of staff as directed. Assists with the process of recruiting pediatric and congenital cardiologists and non-physician health care providers as requested. Participates in professional local, regional, and/or national organizations and meetings. Participates in other service activities in support of the facility as requested by the Chair of Cardiovascular Diseases. Participates in mandatory training and actively practices continual professional development in alignment with Sidra’s professional development programs to ensure maintenance of professional licensure/accreditation. Develops and/or delivers training programs to new employees on equipment and procedures around operations in alignment with the departments and Sidra’s training objectives and plans. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education MD, MBBS degree (or equivalent) Residency training in general pediatric and completion of appropriate Board Certification Sub-specially fellowship in pediatric and congenital cardiology. Experience 10+ years of clinical experience with minimum of 5 years in an academic leadership institution.

Responsibilities

The Division Chief is responsible for providing clinical, educational, research, and executive management leadership for pediatric and congenital cardiology. This includes coordinating care for patients, developing innovative programs, and ensuring quality monitoring of cardiology services.