Medical Director, CORE and Ambulatory Services

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mdrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the Job Title and Posting Number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Medical Director, CORE and Ambulatory Services (Medical Director) is responsible for providing administrative leadership for diverse clinical needs of patients with HIV and/or other communicable diseases, quality improvement activities, patient safety initiatives, budget, grants and research throughout for Cook County Health (CCH) CORE and Ambulatory outpatient clinics under direction of the Chair of the Division of Infectious Disease. The Medical Director will provide direct patient care as an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Disease of CCH hospitals and clinics. Participates in CCH approved projects and/or committees.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Oversees the hiring and supervision of medical providers of HIV care in the CORE and Ambulatory clinics.
• Supervises and leads out-patient Core and HIV Ambulatory services.
• Participates in developing, guiding, managing, implementing, monitoring and enforcing clinical, administrative, educational, quality improvement and research pertaining to Infectious Disease
• Coordinates the scheduling of provider clinical activities.
• Establishes standards of care and designs and implements clinical resources (e.g., guidelines, care sets) that facilitate their consistent attainment.
• Establishes and monitors clinical quality metrics and performance standards.
• Collaborates with CCH Ambulatory Leadership to ensure seamless integration of HIV and other infection care into the operations of Core and the Ambulatory clinics.
• Serves as full-time attending physician in Infectious Disease non-teaching and teaching services at CCH Hospitals.
• Provides Clinical care for HIV and other communicable diseases in the in-patient and out-patient settings for CCH hospitals and clinics.
• Maintains an active clinical load of at least 70%.
• Sets standards and ensures the provision of consistent high quality Infectious Disease care by educational, assisting, and guiding primary care physicians in the appropriate management of patients.
• Responsible for regulatory (Joint Commission, etc.) compliance monitoring, auditing, and improvement.
• Participates in quality, clinical operations and other committees as appropriate.
• Participates in the Division performance improvement program, and departmental and hospital improvement activities.
• Interfaces with public health responses relevant to Infectious Diseases and/or sexual health.
• Serves as member on system committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Division Chair or designee.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Chair of the Division of Infectious Disease