Director, Division Of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Position: DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE
Location: New York

City/State:
Bronx, New York

Department:
Division Of General OBGYN

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled

Hours:

Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily

Hours:

8.5 HOURS

Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine invite applications for the role of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Division Director. This pivotal leadership position encompasses oversight of clinical services (inpatient and outpatient), educational programs, and research initiatives within the MFM Division. The Director will spearhead efforts to enhance patient care quality, foster academic excellence, improve community outreach, and drive innovation in maternal-fetal health.

THE POSITION:

Appointed by the Department Chair and reporting to the Vice Chair of Maternal Child Health, the Division Director serves as the physician head of the clinical, academic, and educational programs for the MFM Division within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health. The Director will provide strategic leadership to faculty, fellows, and staff, develop a vision for the future of the division, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population.

THE DIVISION:

The MFM Division at Montefiore serves a diverse population in the Bronx and southern Westchester counties and is a Regional Perinatal Center. The Division includes seven faculty members and supports an ACGME-accredited fellowship with three fellows per year. It is actively engaged in all aspects of academic medicine, including education, clinical innovation, and research. Montefiore sees over 4,500 deliveries per year, and MFM faculty work in close partnership with the Generalist Division to provide coverage of two labor and delivery units.

THE CANDIDATE:

We seek a visionary leader with demonstrated success in maternal-fetal medicine. The ideal candidate will be a strong clinician, a dynamic mentor, and a strategic thinker with a record of academic achievement. The Director must bring strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and be committed to health equity, innovation, and collaborative leadership.

Other desirable attributes include:

• Expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

• Administrative experience with oversight of faculty or fellowship programs

• A track record of research productivity and scholarly leadership

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

• A commitment to underserved communities and social justice

Discrete Responsibilities of the Division Director:

Education

• In conjunction with the MFM Fellowship Director, oversee the MFM fellowship program, maintaining compliance with ACGME accreditation standards.

• Mentor fellows, residents, and medical students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Develop and evaluate educational curricula, ensuring comprehensive training in all ACGME competency domains. Ensure division faculty meet educational objectives and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Clinical

• Oversee the delivery of comprehensive MFM services, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of patient care and quality related to high risk pregnancy.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate services such as fetal diagnostics and testing, high-risk obstetrics, preconception consultation, and perinatal care.

• Implement evidence-based protocols and quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.

Administrative

• Direct report to the Vice Chair of Maternal Child Health and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, indirect report to the Executive Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs & Strategic Development.

• Manage the division's clinical coverage, operational budget, resource allocation, and strategic planning.

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

• Foster a collegial work environment among faculty, trainees, and staff

• Facilitate transparent and timely communication across the division

Research

• Support and expand clinical and translational research activities

• Promote scholarly output and academic collaboration

• Foster a research culture that aligns with…