Division Director

6 days ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Full time
About the Position

Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a highly qualified Division Director to lead the Health Services and Outcomes Research division. This is a key leadership position that requires a strong vision for the field of health outcomes research and a proven track record of developing young investigators into independent scientists.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Health Services and Outcomes Research division and foster collaborative ties with the whole of the pediatric enterprise to ensure the welfare and improve the health of the children in the region.
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for the division, including setting research priorities and allocating resources.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a team of researchers and staff to support the division's mission and goals.
  • Collaborate with administration, hospital, medical, and research partners to advance the division's research agenda.
  • Develop and manage budgets and resources to support the division's research activities.
  • Ensure that the division's research is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Requirements
  • Doctoral degree (MD/DO/PhD) in a relevant field.
  • Current academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
  • Strong record of clinical and academic achievement in health care sciences.
  • Demonstrated interest in advancing research as it pertains to division activities and interactions with the broader Children's Mercy community.
  • Commitment to our true north pillars: quality and safety, people, patient experience, delivery and stewardship.
  • Fosters and models our values: kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
  • Deep commitment to fostering and supporting programs that address equity, inclusion and diversity.
  • Track record of partnership with academic medical centers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and commitment to collaborate with leadership at partner institutions.
About Children's Mercy

Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is one of the United States' leading non-profit, independent pediatric health systems, offering a comprehensive suite of departments, centers, and clinics. Founded in 1897, Children's Mercy is dedicated to holistic care, impactful research, breakthrough innovation and educating the next generation of caregivers. Guided by our mission, vision and values, our aim is to create a world of wellbeing for all children.

We are consistently ranked among the best children's hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report, and we were the first hospital in Missouri or Kansas to receive Magnet designation for excellence in patient care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center — an honor we have received five consecutive times.

Some Children's Mercy facts and figures:

  • 390 licensed beds
  • Nearly 800 faculty
  • >50 specialties
  • 600,000 total visits
  • 190,000 emergency and urgent care visits
  • 20,000 surgical cases
  • Primary service area encompasses 150 counties in Missouri and Kansas
  • Level 1 Children's Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons
  • Only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center between St. Louis and Denver
  • Comprehensive solid organ transplant center with sustained, exceptional outcomes


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