Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control; Assistant Professor, AC Track, ...

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control in the Division of Infectious Diseases. The role involves clinical, teaching, and administrative responsibilities focused on infection prevention and pediatric care at CHOP and its affiliated sites.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree.
• Experience in infection prevention is essential.
• Ability to provide high-quality teaching and medical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coverage of inpatient consultation services for infectious diseases.
• Administrative duties include leading projects in infection prevention.
• Teaching responsibilities for fellows, residents, and medical students.

Skills

Medical Leadership

Teaching

Infection Prevention

Clinical Expertise

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control; Assistant Professor, AC Track, Division of Infectious Diseases (CHOP)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Dec 9, 2024

Close Date: Dec 9, 2026

Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are seeking candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or an equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities include high-quality teaching of CHOP fellows, residents, and medical students from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Clinical responsibilities involve coverage of two inpatient consultation services: one for children with general infectious diseases and another for immunocompromised hosts. As CHOP expands (e.g., King of Prussia Hospital) and partners with outside organizations, some local travel may be required. The division also manages a busy outpatient practice, including a General Infectious Diseases Clinic and dedicated partner clinics for patients with conditions like malignancies, transplants, and cystic fibrosis.

Administrative responsibilities include providing medical leadership as Associate Medical Director for the Department of Infection Prevention and Control. The department supports multiple hospital sites, ambulatory surgery centers, and a broad primary and specialty care network. The Associate Medical Director collaborates with the System Director of Infection Prevention and Control to advance institutional goals such as eliminating healthcare-associated infections and promoting pediatric infection prevention. The role involves leading institutional projects, supporting initiatives focused on prevention, safety, quality, operational excellence, financial stewardship, patient-family experience, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position reports matrixedly to the Assistant Vice President of the Office of Preparedness, Prevention, and Response (OPPR) and acts as a physician ambassador internally and externally.

We encourage candidates who reflect diversity in its broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are equal opportunity employers. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Employment is considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. For questions or concerns, contact the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs at the University of Pennsylvania.