Director of Genetic Medicine (Academic Rank DOQ)
Company: Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Position Summary The Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and
Rehabilitation (MMI) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
(UNMC) is accepting applications for a clinical geneticist with a
proven track record of academic medical center leadership to serve
as the Director of Genetic Medicine (Academic RankDOQ). The
Director of Genetic Medicine will provide leadership and oversight
of all clinical, educational, and research programs within the
department and is responsible for developing the strategic plan for
delivery of genetic services in the state and region. The Director
holds an endowed professorship through the Friedland Family
Foundation to support any clinical, educational, or research needs.
The director also serves as the Division Chief of Medical Genetics
within the Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine and
as the Service Line Chief of Genetics at Children's Hospital of
Omaha. The director is expected to work with area healthcare
partners and to negotiate, execute, and manage all contracts for
the clinical services provided. The director is also expected to be
the representative of genetics fromMMI, Department of Pediatrics,
and Children's Hospital to the broader community. The director
reports to the Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, with
important relationships with the Chair of Pediatrics and the
Service Line Director of Genetics at Children's Hospital. Essential
functions include:
- Work in partnership with theMMIInstitute Director on all
clinical, research, staffing, program development,
recruitment/hiring, budgetary, and philanthropic initiatives
- Work with theMMIDirector of Business Services to monitor fiscal
and budgetary performance of the genetic service lines
- Work in partnership with departmental leadership in the
evaluation of faculty and staff performance
- Oversee genetic services throughout the lifespan for the state
of Nebraska and the region, including prenatal, pediatric, adult,
and cancer genetic services.
- Foster collaborative partnerships with allMMIDepartments, other
educational institutions, and colleges on campus as well as across
the community and state
- Serve as the Director of Rare Disease Center of Excellence
Specific knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Effective professional management skills, including the ability
to plan, organize and schedule work with a focus on key priorities
and deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, providing
clear direction and guidance
- Sound judgement in decision-making flexibility and adaptability
to change Review of applicants will occur on a rolling basis as
recruitment is ongoing. Rank will depend on qualifications.
Applicants should upload with their application a letter of
interest and curriculum vitae. AboutMMIGenetic Medicine: The
Department currently has 4 full-time clinical geneticists (one of
whom is also a biochemical geneticist) and one part-time clinical
geneticist. A newly recruited physician-scientist will be starting
in April of 2023. There are also 21FTEgenetic counselors with 2
additionalFTEthat are currently being recruited, 6 of the genetic
counselors are faculty atMMIand serve as course directors for the
genetic counseling training program. The Department is supported by
4 genetic counseling associates and 4 office associates/assistants.
The members of the Department of Genetic Medicine leadership team
report to the Department Director and include the Director of
Genetic Counseling Services, the Genetic Residency Program
Director, and the Department Administrator. Additionally, the
Genetic Counseling Program Director in the College of Allied Health
Professions (CAHP) works collaboratively with the Department
Director since all of the faculty and fieldwork supervisors are
members of the Department of Genetic Medicine. The Genetics
Residency Program is a collaborative program with the Department of
Pediatrics who provide the funding for trainees and the program
coordinator. The program is approved for two residents, typically
one per year. The program has a recent successful track record of
attracting highly competitive individuals. The currently enrolled
or matched residents will be completing their training in March of
2023, June of 2023, and June of 2025. The Genetic Counseling
Training Program began matriculating its first class in the fall of
2019 with eight students per year. The fourth class has
matriculated in August of 2022 and all graduates to date have
secured employment, several of whom have been retained in the
department. The Department has participated in various research
projects including the NICUSeq study funded by Illumina, the Genome
Answers For Kids study based in Kansas City, and several clinical
trials for new drugs targeting inborn errors of metabolism and
osteogenesis imperfecta. The department has a dedicated genetic
counselor for research and will be hiring it's first physician
scientist in the spring of 2023 to begin a research program focused
on chromatin structure and its contribution to birth defects.
Children's Hospital Research Institute (CHRI) has provided funding
for department members through various grant mechanisms, and any
faculty member of the department is eligible for membership
withinCHRI. The institute has a history of focusing on rare disease
research. About Omaha: With a metro area population of more than 1
million, Omaha is a vibrant, family centric, affordable city, with
committed community partners, fiercely loyal and extremely generous
community. Omaha is known for its progressive dining scene, myriad
of cultural events, and friendly people. Omaha was recently ranked
by Forbes as one of the most livable and affordable cities in the
US and ranked by US News in the top 30 Best Places to Live in the
US. To learn more about this opportunity contact Jenni Blackford,
PhD, Director ofMMIResearch, jblackford@unmc.edu Individuals from
diverse populations are encouraged to apply. Required
Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent
- ABMGGBoard Certified in Clinical Genetics
- ABPBoard Certified in Pediatrics (preferred)
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of
Nebraska or ability to obtain prior to appointment
- Record of academic medical center leadership and
achievement
- Demonstrated expertise in providing culturally competent,
evidence-based clinical services to children, adolescents, adults
and families
- Documented track record of scholarship, as evidenced by
extramural grant funding and/or peer-reviewed publications
Supplemental Qualifications
- Ability to lead teams involving various healthcare providers
including physicians, genetic counselors, administrative and other
support staff
- Experience with teaching learners of various levels including
medical students, genetic counseling students, residents, fellows,
and other health profession students
Keywords: Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics., Omaha , Director of Genetic Medicine (Academic Rank DOQ), Healthcare , Omaha, Nebraska
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