Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of cardiovascular diseases, the Division Chief provides clinical, educational, research and executive management leadership for pediatric and congenital cardiac Surgery. S/he is a clinical and managerial leader working with the department of cardiovascular diseases executive team to develop and deliver strategy and business plans and be accountable for resources and performance in providing pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery.  In conjunction with cross-functional teams, the division chief integrates research and education priorities into a program of excellent clinical service delivery. 

The primary goal of the division chief is to coordinate the provision of care for patients requiring pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery across the spectrum of conditions encountered in the specialty, for both elective and emergent cases.  The division chief would have a proven track recorded academic pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeon, with a broad range of expertise. The Chief also cultivates the development of new innovative surgical programs within Sidra and works to expand the outreach of the division through coordination with the International Medical Office.

The individual occupying this position reports directly to the Chair of cardiovascular diseases and works cooperatively with the surgical team, department staff and other stakeholders, including allied health specialists, referring clinicians and patients. 

The division chief is responsible for ensuring a high standard of service is continually provided to all patients, their families and other hospital staff as prescribed in the patient care and facility standards set down by Sidra Medicine. This includes ensuring that the clinical services required are available, with appropriate call coverage, and that clinic and OR resources are managed efficiently. 

The division chief is broadly responsible for developing the skill sets and human capital of the surgical and allied health staff of the care teams supervised.  Specifically, s/he provides mentorship and career development support for the pediatric and congenital cardiac Surgeons within the division including the development of clinical, teaching, research and administrative expertise by this group. The postholder is responsible for ensuring that appropriate monitoring of the quality of the surgical care provided is done, including participation in department wide initiatives such as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP). S/he is also responsible for identifying problems if they should ensue and developing effective strategies for improving and optimizing outcomes on a continual basis.  

The division chief will have a full-time appointment to Weill Cornell Medical College – Qatar. S/he is expected to work collaboratively with the Medical School, to provide teaching support for undergraduate medical students and surgical residents by the members of the division, as required for the ACGME curriculum. The postholder is expected to perform research or pursue approved academic initiatives during dedicated academic time, which will be provided every week.