Job Details: Neonatology

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Description: Connecticut Children's Medical Center & its affiliated Faculty Plan seeks Head, Div of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine of the Dept of Pediatrics of the UC School of Medicine and Medical Director of the NICU of the John Dempsey Hospital of the UC Health Center
Connecticut Children's Medical Center (CCMC) and its affiliated Faculty Plan are seeking a Head of the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine of the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connecticut Health Center.

In this position, you will be responsible for the performance, growth, reputation, and success of the multi-site academic Division and the John Dempsey Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Additionally, you will support and guide the clinical, educational, research, and community service programs of the Division, and, in particular, strengthen the Division as a leader in neonatal-perinatal research through high quality basic, translational, and clinical research programs that enable the Division and its four member institutions to achieve their mission, vision, values and goals. The incumbent will collaborate with John Dempsey administration and nursing leadership and be responsible for the performance and success of the JDH NICU. Position reports to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics of the UCSOM/Physician-in-Chief of Connecticut Children's Medical Center (CCMC).

Interested candidates should have certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics with demonstrated leadership skills in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and a proven record in clinical, educational, and research excellence.

The JDH NICU is a 50 bed facility for preterm and term infants with health conditions requiring comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Since 1975, the JDH Newborn Intensive Care Nurseries have cared for more than 12,000 babies and was the first neonatal program to serve the northern and central regions of Connecticut.

Connecticut Children's Medical Center is a 135 bed, free-standing children's hospital with a 32 bed NICU. CCMC maintains a Division of Research, a research center and serves as a satellite for the General Clinical Research Center for the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Additionally, it is the home of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine residency program in pediatrics and pediatric surgical specialties.

In this position you will be eligible for appointment at a senior rank at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. A comprehensive salary and benefits package is offered commensurate with experience.

Hartford, Connecticut is a wonderful place to raise a family and has outstanding schools and neighborhoods. The area has a four-season climate with easy access to beaches and skiing, and is within two hours of Boston and New York!
Danise Cooper; 800-678-7858 x63006; fax 314-726-0026
dcooper@cejkasearch.com
www.cejkasearch.com

Posting Date: Aug 27 08