Division Chief job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Division chief requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in division chief job postings.
Sample division chief requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Proven track record of successfully managing a team
  • Expertise in project management
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Sample required division chief soft skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others

Division Chief job description example 1

Stanford University division chief job description

The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine is currently recruiting a Division Chief of Neuro-Oncology at the Associate or Full Professor level in the University Medical Line (UML), University Tenure Line (UTL) or Clinician Educator line (CE). Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

+ The predominant criterion for appointment in the **University Tenure Line** is a major commitment to research and teaching.

+ The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the **University Medical Line** shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

+ The predominant criterion for appointment in the **Clinician Educator Line** is clinical service and teaching.

The Division Chief provides overall leadership for all academic, clinical and research activities within the department and School of Medicine related to adult Neuro-Oncology.In addition to the administrative responsibilities of this position, the individual will share in the clinical responsibilities with other faculty members, and will be expected to establish a clinical research focus of their own or to continue and advance current research activities now in place.This leader will be responsible for future development and implementation of the clinical, educational, academic, research, and advocacy goals of the institution for adult Neuro-Oncology. The Chief will also be expected to recruit additional faculty to support clinical research within the department and to expand the clinical enterprise.

The Division Chief is responsible for excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administration and scholarship appropriate to the programmatic needs of the Division and Department. Successful applicants will be encouraged to interact with the wide range of clinical, translational and basic science programs at Stanford and to advance the development of a nationally recognized adult neuro-oncology clinical research program at Stanford.

Responsibilities will include out-patient and in-patient care of neuro-oncology patients, teaching of medical students, residents and clinical fellows, and clinical research. For qualified candidates, opportunities are available to participate in research, quality improvement, and development of innovative clinical and research programs. Faculty may work in our hospital and clinics at Stanford Health Care, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, and outreach sites in the San Francisco Bay Area.
**Qualifications**


We are seeking a candidate who combines proven leadership skills with an outstanding record of academic accomplishment, a dedication to excellence in clinical, research, and educational missions, and an understanding of the complexity of academic medicine. Candidates should be an accomplished physician-investigators with national/international reputation. Necessary qualifications include a medical degree or equivalent; Neuro-Oncology fellowship training and/or an established record of excellence in Neuro-Oncology; ABPN board certification or eligibility; UCNS certification or eligibility in Neuro-Oncology; eligibility for a California medical license; and suitable clinical, teaching, and scholarship experience.


**Application Instructions**


**Review of applications will begin immediately.**


Interested candidates should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae, a statement/letter of intent outlining their interests, and names of 3 references.


**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**


_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions._


The Neurology Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.
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Division Chief job description example 2

The Medicus Firm division chief job description

This is an excellent opportunity to help develop and expand the Adolescent Medicine program with a top university in the south! The Division Chief will help oversee a Clinic with 6 exam rooms and about 250 referrals a year. A fellowship in Adolescent Medicine is required.


You can look forward to:

  • No Call!
  • M-F Schedule
  • Competitive Compensation with Sign on and Relocation available!
  • Dedicated leadership and academic time
  • Enjoy more than 220 days of sunshine per year in Mobile, AL!
  • Help expand the community outreach and school based clinic programs in Mobile area


Live in a costal town with a vibrant 300-year history and lots of stories to tell and long-standing traditions celebrated on a regular basis. Once called the Paris of the South, Mobile has long been the cultural center of the Gulf Coast


  • Enjoy high quality of life and more than 220 days of sunshine per year!
  • Top 15 Safest Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report
  • Laid-back waterfront metro with historic neighborhoods and a "mini New Orleans" feel
  • Live less than an hour from multiple Gulf Coast beaches!
  • A paradise for the outdoor enthusiast - hunting, fishing, kayaking, bike trails, etc.
  • Top 40 Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in America by Niche in 2022
  • Historic downtown with amazing eateries and unique shops


Reference: ADL 21607

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Division Chief job description example 3

Prince George’s County Trap & Skeet Center division chief job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) is a first-in-class regional agency with approximately 2500 full-time employees who serve the residents of Maryland in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. The Agency is seeking a Risk Analyst (Deputy Risk and Safety Division Chief) to help mitigate, plan and prepare for emergencies, coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts and develop tools and resources to support overall preparedness. The successful candidate will oversee the Agency's Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP); considering essential functions, lines of succession, how critical applications and vital resources will be safeguarded, and alternate operating capability and functions. This position will liaison with local and State agencies ensuring emergency preparedness and COOP efforts are consistent with best practices.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, inquisitive, and adept at working with diverse groups in a collaborative manner. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Corporate Risk and Safety Division Chief.

The Risk Analyst will be responsible for a range of activities including, but not limited to, the duties below:

* Assist Division Chief with special projects and oversee all risk and safety programs and activities.

* Overall management of the Agency's COOP efforts, including the development of project plans, and keeping the Agency's COOP plan updated,

* Conduct Risk and vulnerability analyses for MNCPPC facilities and systems, Development of COOP planning templates for MNCPPC departments,

* Conduct Agency-wide tabletop and training exercises to further the Agency's readiness, response, and recovery,
* Integration of departmental COOP plans into an agency-wide framework,
* Identify policy solutions to improve resilience, (i.e., remote work, flexible space, public/private partnerships, etc.),
* Work with departments to identify alternate staffing models for critical functions,
* Coordinate with local, county and state officials in COOP operations and plans,
* Provide updates to senior leadership on COOP status,
* Conducting special projects and performing other safety and health work as needed.

Competencies

* Strong interpersonal skills
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Strong leadership and negotiation skills
* Professional conduct and accountability
* Proven time-management skills
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and to establish a "need to know" with partners
* Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook) required, and ability to use other web and software-based platforms for analysis and information collection and submission preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAIONS:

* Completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college.
* Experience with business continuity planning and operations is preferred
* Experience working within emergency management or other public safety organization is preferred.
* Experience with threats potentially threatening the continuity of operations, including but not limited to cyber disruption, is preferred.
* Experience interpreting and executing federal and state guidance is preferred.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Public Policy, History, Political Science, Psychology or any related field.

2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.

3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Corporate Management Analyst III

Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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