Director of Quality Improvement

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 378,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education seeks a Director of Quality Improvement to lead initiatives in emergency medicine. This full-time faculty position offers an opportunity to shape safety programs and enhance patient care at a prestigious medical center. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in emergency medicine, a commitment to education, and a passion for improving healthcare quality. Join a vibrant community in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its rich culture and innovative spirit, and make a significant impact on patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Track record in developing quality and safety programs.
• Strong background in emergency medicine and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives in emergency medicine.
• Enhance patient care through data-driven approaches.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Emergency Medicine

Data-Driven Programs

Bedside Teaching

Service Ethic

Education

Board Certification in Emergency Medicine

Medical Degree

Job description

Application Window

Open date: April 15, 2024

Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

EMERGENCY MEDICINE FACULTY

University of California San Francisco

The University of California San Francisco, Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting for a full-time faculty member at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as the Director of Quality Improvement at our UCSF Hellen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights campus. We seek individuals who meet the following criteria: emergency medicine faculty with a track record of successfully developing and maintaining rigorous, data-driven quality and safety programs, establishing a culture of safety, improving the identification and review of cases, and ultimately, optimizing the quality of patient care. Rank, step and series will be commensurate with qualifications.

The Department of Emergency Medicine provides comprehensive emergency services to a large local and referral population at multiple academic hospitals across the San Francisco Bay Area, including UCSF Hellen Diller Medical Center, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, and the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francsico and Oakland. The Department of Emergency Medicine hosts a fully accredited 4-year Emergency Medicine residency program and multiple fellowship programs. There are opportunities for leadership and growth within the Department and UCSF School of Medicine.

Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required. All applicants should excel in bedside teaching and have a strong ethic of service to their patients and profession.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's top five medical schools and demonstrates excellence in basic science and clinical research, global health sciences, policy, advocacy, and medical education scholarship. The San Francisco Bay Area is well-known for its great food, mild climate, beautiful scenery, vibrant cultural environment, and its outdoor recreational activities.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:

https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05030

Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $177,100-$377,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For additional information, please visit our website at http://emergency.ucsf.edu/.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA