Division Chief – Pediatric Ophthalmology

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Chair – Surgery, The Division Chief provides clinical, educational, research and executive management l leadership for Pediatric Ophthalmology. He or She will be a clinical and managerial leader working with the Surgery executive team to develop and deliver strategy and business plans and be accountable for resources and performance in providing ophthalmologic surgery for children. In conjunction with cross-disciplinary teams, the Division chief will integrate research and education priorities into a program of excellent clinical service delivery.

The primary goal of the Division Chief will be to coordinate the provision of care for children requiring Ophthalmologic care and surgery. S/he will function as the leader of the Pediatric Ophthalmologists and will be a leader of the multidisciplinary teams involved in the ca re of these patients. This will include the neuro-developmental, neurofibromatosis, genetics, craniofacial, trauma, and oncology care teams. Provision will be made for the development of corneal care clinics, as the need increases.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• In conjunction with the Clinical Chief, identifies and articulates the vision, strategic direction. and growth of the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmologic Surgery and leads the implementation of strategies to achieve them.
• Promotes a culture of excellent efficient and quality service delivery in a congenial, supportive, collaborative and equitable environment. Works collaboratively with other division chiefs, directors and all other division staff to ensure that cohesive cross functional teams are developed.
• Leads clinical service planning, service development and capacity planning for the division – specifically, working closely with anesthesia and the surgical executive to develop the patient care capacity required to safely and efficiently provide the full spectrum of pediatric ophthalmologic procedures required by the Sidra-Hamad Joint Pediatric Program. This includes the intraoperative environment and instrumentation, surgical and diagnostic equipment scheduling, and inpatient and outpatient care pathways.
• Develops and implements the policies and procedures required to guide and support the provision of pediatric ophthalmologic services for the Sidra-Hamad Joint Pediatric Program.
• Develops and provides leadership of the multi-disciplinary teams required for optimal care of the Ophthalmologic Surgical patient population. This will include the development of non-physician care providers within the Ophthalmology care team. The divisional leader will be responsible for the administrative reporting structures, ongoing professional assessment and professional development of this important component of the team.
• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate monitoring of the quality of the ophthalmology care provided is done including participation in Department wide initiatives such as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP). The Division Chief is also responsible for identifying problems if they should ensue and developing effective strategies for improving and optimizing outcomes on a continual basis
• Provides monitoring of the professional performance of all individuals in the Division who have clinical privilege including ongoing and focused professional practice evaluations (OPPE and FPPE). Ensures that division members participate in ongoing maintenance of competence programs that follows recognized standards.
• Promotes leadership and direction for the development of strategies for the recruitment, retention, and direct mission of excellence for the Division and the medical staff in general. Collaborates with the Clinical Chief to execute the strategies.
• Promotes mentorship and academic career development for Division members.
• Responsible for all administrative related activities of the Division unless otherwise provided for by the hospital and ensures divisional representation on all requested committees
• Ensures that the staff of the Division provides services that are in compliance with all applicable standards and requirements of the Joint Commission International, Qatar Supreme Health Council and all other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Participates with the Clinical Chief in creating and managing budgets for the Division.
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of capital and other equipment and participates in the evaluation of products for use by different members of the Division to ensure their safety and efficacy.
• Sets and achieves targets to drive continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided and initiates actions for necessary improvements according to Sidra Board initiatives.
• Works with the Chief of Service to establish and update call coverage for consultative and operative care of the pediatric population requiring Ophthalmology care and assures that there is appropriate clinical coverage for all patients requiring care from the Division (including emergency care) for the Sidra-Hamad Joint Pediatric Program.
• Ensures all members of the Division optimize the use of electronic medical records.
• In conjunction with the Chief of Service ensures the implementation of robust clinical governance structures and processes to ensure patient safety.
• In collaboration with Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar, works to provide teaching support by the members of the division for the undergraduate medical students and surgical residents as required for pediatric and general ophthalmology instruction following an ACGME curriculum. Provides divisional support for programs to mentor and support students.
• In conjunction with the Chief Research Officer and Departmental Head of Research, ensures a program of clinical and translational research is developed, promoted and delivered within the Division.
• Is actively involved in research, graduate teaching, and publication in higher impact refereed journals.
• Ensures effective communication with and involvement of all staff within the division in regards to key decisions and initiatives.
• Participates in programs designed to foster positive relations between physicians and the hospital operations and administration.
• Assists with marketing strategies to inform physicians, their staff and the public of Sidra’s Pediatric
• Surgical Programs, services and resources.
• Promotes and evaluates physician community outreach programs as appropriate.
• Identifies and coordinates resolution of problems to improve physician utilization and patient satisfaction

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• MD, MBBS degree (or equivalent)
• Residency Training in Ophthalmology and completion of appropriate Board Certification
• Sub specially Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology (or equivalent training or certification).

Experience

• 10 plus years clinical experience.
• 3+ years in Academic leadership.

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.