Chair, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services

The executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained to assist in this recruitment.  Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited and should be submitted to Sanna Bryant at   Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full time Chair, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services position. The Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services is responsible for leading and expanding the excellence of the educational, scientific, and clinical programs of the department. The Chair has overall responsibility for operations and strategy in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services.

Additionally, the Chair oversees the development of centers of excellence and outstanding clinical programs and inspires groundbreaking clinical, translational, and basic research. This vital position requires a dynamic, passionate, and experienced Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences leader with a proven track record across the spectrum of individual scholarship; collaborative academic leadership; clinical and research program development; educational excellence; successful faculty recruitment, retention, and advancement;

and community engagement. The Chair leads through innovation, effective management of department resources, and leverage of institutional assets. The Chair also works collaboratively with the McGovern Medical School and health system leaders, involving fellow chairs, administrators, faculty, and staff. The Chair demonstrates a personal communication style and integrity that fosters an environment of trust, teamwork, respect, accountability, and personal behavior that fosters innovation and excellence from all constituents.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:

LaTanya Love, M.D.—Dean, McGovern Medical School and Executive Vice President, University Affairs, UTHealth Houston Direct reports:
Vice Chairs, Division Chiefs, Department Administrator, Program Directors Other key relationships:
Department Chairs, Institute and Center Directors, Health System Leadership, Vice Deans, Faculty and Staff, Donors, Community Leaders, Patients, and Families, Partner InstitutionsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES In collaboration with institutional leadership, provide visionary and innovative leadership to taake the department into the next phase of growth, development, and excellence in its missions, achieving deserved national distinction in each.

Provide the vision and leadership to achieve superior clinical programs within Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and related disciplines. Work closely and collaboratively with the leadership team to build, grow, and integrate areas of acknowledged clinical excellence with outstanding outcomes, value, access, and patient satisfaction.

Actively participate in leadership of the faculty practice to develop innovative clinical growth strategies that increase market share in Houston’s rapidly growing population.

Ensure delivery of excellent clinical education and advanced training to the medical students, residents and fellows, and research training to trainees. Provide leadership and oversight to the residency and fellowship programs within the department.

Define and lead the department’s research strategy together with the dean. Support investigators within the department in efforts to secure NIH and other grant funding to support research. Ensure a deliberate investment in research activities and priorities within the department. Promote scholarly activities on the part of faculty, trainees, and students.

Supervise, prepare, implement, and monitor the department budget that encompasses all funding sources and ensures compliance with grant, legislative, and institutional guidelines.

Retain, recruit, mentor, and develop outstanding faculty within the subspecialties of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. Ensure an atmosphere of support and development, focusing on the development of faculty.

Ensure compliance and ethical medical and financial practice across the department.

Continually communicate and drive high-priority strategic initiatives to keep leadership focused. Communicate effectively and regularly with school and hospital leadership and with department faculty and staff regarding the overall health and performance of the department.

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