This Senior-Level role serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for MAHEC’s Department of Internal Medicine. The Chair builds a shared inspirational vision and fosters the culture of the Internal Medicine Department so as to focus on: equity, accountability, engagement, collaboration, patient experience and quality of the clinical, educational, and research programs in accordance with the mission of MAHEC. The Chair will lead the Internal Medicine growth and development strategy in alignment with the organizational strategy within a dynamic environment. This role will collaborate closely with Executive Leaders and other Department Chairs and key stakeholders for organizational and interdepartmental alignment and success of the entire organization. The Chair, in collaboration with the departmental leadership team, leads the department to achieve optimal business operations; includes budget and financial accountability, continuous quality improvement, workforce and resource coordination while maintaining strong mission focus. The Chair also has overall responsibility for research activities, fosters research, grant, and academic development opportunities of faculty and residents. The Chair guides Faculty mentorship and programs to support overall faculty development.
Deadline for application: January 15, 2023
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Curiosity and Innovation
Nurtures curiosity, continuous improvement, creative thinking and innovation. Generates and applies innovative solutions.
Strategic Thinking Formulates effective strategies consistent with the organization’s vision and goals. Takes a long?term view and anticipates challenges and trends.
Organizational and Contextual Awareness Displays clear perception and understanding of intra?organizational dynamics, and keeps up to date on key economic, political and regional/ national trends that affect the organization.
Inspirational Vision Builds a shared inspirational vision. Influences others to translate that vision into action.
Service Motivation Promotes an organizational culture that encourages providing the highest quality of service. Role models a spirit of exceptional service.
Thinking and Acting Systemically Considers the system from a global perspective rather than a local perspective and focuses on organization benefit for decision making purposes.
Integrity and Accountability Instills trust through own actions and follows through on commitments. Exemplifies conduct congruent with MAHEC values and professional guidelines.
Resilience and Adaptability Deals effectively with pressure while maintaining focus and remaining optimistic under adversity. Is open to change, adapting rapidly in response to changing conditions and unexpected difficulties.
Courage Confronts difficult issues despite personal discomfort or risk while maintaining a professional and respectful attitude. Takes risks and champions new ideas.
Leadership Presence Displays poise, confidence and authenticity. Commands respect from colleagues.
Agility Deals comfortably with ambiguity and complexity.
WORK SCHEDULE AND TRAVEL:
Local/regional travel may be required. Flexible scheduling to allow for evening hours as needed.
REPORTS TO:
This position reports directly to the CEO, MAHEC.
This role description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all duties the Chair of Internal Medicine may perform.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to:
MD, Board Certified in the American Board of Internal Medicine Practice.
Meets requirements for Promotion and Tenure in the Internal Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine and submits necessary dossier for reappointment or promotion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5 or more years of leadership experience in health services, population health or community health including, rural health.
An established record of community engagement, senior leadership and academic success. ?
Ability to establish productive relationships and effective stakeholder engagement with colleagues, senior leadership, government officials, community physicians and leaders, private contractors, foundations and other funders.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
Demonstrated people leadership skills.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Licensure to practice medicine in North Carolina
Appointment in good standing to the medical staff of Mission Hospital (HCA)
About Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)
MAHEC is a non-profit educational health center currently recruiting full-time faculty members who are enthusiastic about clinical care, education, and program development. We are committed to improving primary care in rural and under-resourced communities by recruiting, training, and retaining the workforce needed to create a healthy North Carolina. This position offers flexibility in practice setting (ambulatory with or without inpatient care) and the ability to develop a niche that aligns with your expertise and passion. MAHEC faculty also benefit from the robust experience of clinicians at Mission Hospital, the region’s flagship 800-bed hospital and quaternary referral center and one of the busiest surgical hospitals in the state. At MAHEC, you will take your clinical, research, and leadership skills to the next level in our collaborative and cutting-edge medical community.