Professor of Clinical - Surgery, Division Chief Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Dentistry

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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Division Chief is directly responsible to the Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for the Division's overall function.  The Chief will also serve as the Chief Surgical Officer for the specialty at Jackson Health System and the Chief of the Surgical Service at the VAMC for clinical activities within that Institution. On an annual basis, the performance of the Chief shall be evaluated by the Chair of the Department of Surgery based on the effectiveness of his/her leadership role and the satisfactory execution of duties.
** ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS*
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Promote the mission of UHealth in achieving its role in providing medical education, research, and quality patient care Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned or requested by the Departmental leadership.

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, or working conditions associated with a job.  Departmental leadership reserves the right to revise duties as needed.

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