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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X) Medical Director of Blood Bank
Position overview
Position title: Medical Director of Blood BankApplication Window
Open date: May 20, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Jun 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) (http://pathology.ucsd.edu/) and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD) (http://rchsd.org) are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and are seeking a Blood Bank Medical Director for the Pediatric Pathology Division at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level.
The Pediatric Pathology Division is the only group of pathologists dedicated to the practice of pediatric pathology in San Diego County. The Pathology Departments at RCHSD and UCSD include state-of-the-art laboratories that offer on-site pediatric inpatient and outpatient services.
The Medical Director will provide medical administrative leadership to the Transfusion Program, working closely with the administrative director to ensure quality patient care, resource management, and program development. Participation in the resident lecture series, teaching, and instruction of rotating medical students, residents, and fellows is expected.
The appropriate series and appointment will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Department: http://pathology.ucsd.edu/
Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org/
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or MD/PhD in health-related fields.
Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Clinical Pathology and Transfusion Medicine or equivalent field.
Candidates with at least one year of prior experience as a Blood Bank Medical Director are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: lnmedina@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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