Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Rowan-Virtua SOM

In support of the mission, vision and values of Rowan-Virtua SOM the candidate will provide leadership, direction and development to all teaching, clinical, research, community, and support activities within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  Reporting directly to the Dean of Rowan-Virtua SOM, the Chair will work closely with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Senior Associate Dean for Research, and other members of the Dean’s Cabinet to fulfill his/her role.

 

Essential Duties will include:

Leadership 

• Effectively leads the Department toward excellence in the conduct of teaching, research, patient care delivery, administrative services and community activities.

• Communicates the mission, vision and values of the University, School and Department to faculty and staff through personal example and commitment.

• Has an understanding of the growing health needs of the community of which the School is a part of and develops ways to meet them.

• Understands the needs and requirements of the department and effectively communicates and advocates for those with the Dean and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

• Motivates and develops faculty and staff by accurately assessing and addressing their strengths, weaknesses and developmental needs.  Clearly defines expectations and provides specific and regular feedback on performance and personal development.

• Demonstrating principled leadership and sound professional, academic and business ethics, creates an environment of cooperation and trust.  Champions new initiatives, assuming the risk and responsibility for the Department.  Builds and maintains effective relationships with clinical and academic partners.

 

Clinical

• Oversees the provisions of outstanding patient care that is of the highest quality meeting all requirements of local, state and federal accrediting agencies.

• Provide and manage direct patient care at one or more of our outpatient clinical offices located in the Southern New Jersey area.

• Works closely with other Department Chairs of the School to achieve common goals that improve the Faculty Practice Plan’s quality, service delivery and financial performance.

• Develops and grows clinical services of the Department, in coordination with the Faculty Practice Plan to meet the needs of the changing consumer market.

• Ensures timely, customer-focused communication with physicians and hospital staff to support and enhance patient care.

 

Academic

• Ensures adequate faculty effort, oversight, and support for programs of undergraduate and graduate medical education.

• Takes appropriate steps to maintain full accreditation of residency program and works to extend the residency and fellowship programs as appropriate.

• Responsible for the clinical education and training of students, interns and residents, and oversees their interaction with and treatment of patients.

• Supports faculty pursuit of research and scholarly activity, consistent with their other duties.

• Provides a departmental vision and environment to promote research and research funding.

• Promotes cross departmental and cross school research projects.

 

Planning

• Works with the Dean and Dean’s cabinet to implement a comprehensive plan that prepares the School and its affiliated hospital partners for medical excellence in the 21st century through appropriate strategic partnerships.

• Identifies the needs of the University, School and hospital constituents (students, faculty, patients, staff, affiliates, and communities) and takes decisive action to meet them, continually searching for ways to increase satisfaction among these constituents.

• Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when making decisions, including information about the community, the market and competitors.

• Demonstrating flexibility, adjusts to shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change.

 

Administrative

• Develops appropriate budget for the Department and manages the budget to ensure the attainment of fiscal targets.

• Directs and facilitates the recruitment, retention and professional development of high quality faculty and staff and deploys them strategically to meet the needs of our community and affiliated partners.

• Serves, as appointed, on key committees and task forces within the School, University, affiliated hospitals and other groups.

• Supports diversity in the employment, education and development of faculty and staff, making decisions based on the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity.

• Acts professionally and responsibly at all times, within and