The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Wilmington, DE, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic leader to serve as the Vice Chair for Research and Programmatic Development in Pediatric Anesthesiology. This full-time role is crucial for advancing our research initiatives, developing innovative programs to enhance pediatric anesthesiology practices, including the development of a Fetal Anesthesiology program, and advancing the mission and vision of the department. This Vice Chair will collaborate with the Chair of Anesthesiology and other departmental and institutional leadership in these areas as well as others as the department evolves over time.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with department and institutional leaders to enhance the department’s research infrastructure and programmatic development, including fetal anesthesiology and other areas as the department evolves.
Lead and coordinate research projects and activities across the department, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and promotion of research integrity.
Develop and implement programmatic initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes, including development of a fetal anesthesia program in conjunction with the Advanced Delivery Unit team, as well as use data to drive operational changes to improve quality.
Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to drive research and programmatic goals.
Ability to drive innovation and stay abreast with the latest advancements in anesthesiology
Mentor and support junior faculty and researchers in their professional development and academic goals.
Secure funding through grants and other sources to support research activities.
Present research findings at national and international conferences.
Publish research results in reputable journals.
Provide expert anesthesia care to fetal patients during surgical procedures.
Develop and implement protocols and guidelines for fetal anesthesia and other clinical areas as needed.
Collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care for fetal patients.
Strong project management skills and ability to motivate others.
Qualifications:
MD, DO or foreign equivalent.
Board certification in Anesthesiology.
Subspecialty board certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
In possession of/eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
At least 5 years of experience in clinical operations and research within a Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, ideally gained within an academic institution.
Strong record of teaching, program administration, facilitating research, and cultivating academic-clinical collaborations, including support of trainees and other faculty.
Academic accomplishments which merit appointment at the rank of associate or full professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
Proven track record in research with publications in reputable journals.
Experience in program development and implementation.
Proven track record in clinical care in fetal anesthesiology.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Interest in interdisciplinary research programs and a record of extramural funding preferred.
How to Apply
For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician Recruiter.
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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
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Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
