Bioethics Head of Consult Services

National Institutes of Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health Department of Bioethics seeks a Bioethics Head of Consult Service to lead complex ethics consultations arising in clinical care, biomedical research, and health policy. You will mentor fellows, guide investigators, and contribute to education across the NIH community.

The role involves overseeing operations of the Bioethics Consultation Service, representing the service on NIH committees, and advancing scholarly work through research and teaching at national and

Qualifications

• Eligible under special federal hiring authorities.
• Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA service requirement.
• Family of overseas employees eligibility.
• Military spouses relocating under PCS orders eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert bioethics consultation to patients, families, researchers, clinicians, NIH leadership, and staff on complex ethical issues in patient care and biomedical research.
• Leads the NIH Clinical Center Bioethics Consultation Service, overseeing consultations, scheduling, operations, and service quality.
• Mentors and educates bioethics trainees, including fellows and students, through consultation training and supervision.
• Develops and disseminates scholarly work, publishing peer-reviewed research and presenting at conferences.

Job description

Job Posting : Bioethics Head of Consult Services

The Department of Bioethics is seeking a scholar with an established or potential career as a leader in the field to conduct independent research on important issues in bioethics, lead the Bioethics Consultation Service, provide high-quality mentorship to fellows, and participate in educational activities across the NIH research community. To learn more about the NIH Department of Bioethics, visit us at NIH Department of Bioethics!

Duties

As the Bioethics Head of Consult Service, the incumbent is responsible for providing expert research, mentoring and guidance on complex ethical issues arising in clinical care, biomedical research, and/or health policy. Leads the NIH Clinical Center Bioethics Consultation Service, overseeing clinical and research ethics consultations, scheduling, operations, and service quality. Provides expert bioethics consultation to patients, families, researchers, clinicians, NIH leadership, and staff on complex ethical issues in patient care and biomedical research. Conducts and leads independent bioethics research, serving as principal investigator or collaborator, managing studies from conception through publication and presentation. Mentors and educates bioethics trainees, including fellows and students, through consultation training, research mentorship, teaching, and supervision. Supports institutional ethics leadership, serving on and representing the Bioethics Consultation Service on NIH and Clinical Center committees, including as Vice Chair of the Clinical Center Ethics Committee. Develops and disseminates scholarly work, publishing peer-reviewed research, presenting at national and international conferences, and contributing to departmental research planning and reporting. Advances NIH bioethics education and outreach by teaching courses and seminars, co-leading the NIH Bioethics Interest Group, participating in fellowship recruitment, and promoting ethical practice across the NIH.

Who Can Apply

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

Military spouses

Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.