Administrative Chief Resident, Full Time
Pay Range: $61,347 - 98,156

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire an Administrative Chief Resident who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This is a one-year position starting July 1st. The Administrative Chief Resident will provide program-level administrative support and assist with the residency program mission to address the needs of the Howard University Hospital communities and community partners served by the university. The Administrative Chief Resident will work with the Program Director, Associate Program Directors, Medical Faculty, Residents, and Program Administrator as a member of the residency leadership team. This position will include on-the-job training in administrative skills, clinical teaching and supervision, research, and publication.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

ADMINISTRATION

• Assist program director with Residency Program day-to-day activities
• Assist in troubleshooting issues regarding individual resident and programmatic issues
• Assist in planning and running resident wellness events
• Assist in revising the Residency Manual/Policies and Procedures for the following year
• Assist in running resident-only and resident/faculty meetings
• Supervise and assist in the organization of the resident rotation schedules, including troubleshooting conflicts regarding clinical coverage
• Assist with weekly didactic schedule, including resident, faculty, and guest lecturers
• Coordination of resident involvement in residency working groups and community activities
• Participate in required meetings, including Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee
• Assist in the coordination, planning, and implementation of community service/outreach projects
• Assist with the recruitment process

TEACHING & SUPERVISION

• Work with faculty and administration in designing and implementing curriculums and rotations
• Work with junior residents to assure smooth transitions and support their developing skills
• Work as a Junior attending onwards and outpatient clinics
• Provide presentations at didactics for medical students and residents
• Participate in faculty development activities
• Serve as a role model and guide for other residents in their professional interactions with patients, families, staff, and colleagues

SCHOLARSHIP/RESEARCH

• Help lead residents in QI projects
• Work on scholarly projects tailored to individual interests and goals
• Participate in faculty development
• Assist with Quality and Safety programs to learn systems-based practice and process improvement
• Possible participation in scholarly activities, including research division participation, quality improvement projects, health policy work
• Possible opportunities to mentor scholarly projects for local, regional, or national conferences

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Promotes adherence to the Health Sciences Compliance Program, the Howard University Code of Ethics and the Health Sciences Standards of Conduct
• Attends annual and periodic mandatory Compliance Program training including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy training
• Participates in activities that promote adherence to federal healthcare program requirements
• Actively participates in Health Sciences Compliance Program activities
• Adheres to the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, and staff

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administration, staff, peers, full-time and community-based faculty
• Strong verbal/written communication skills. Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to the education of residents and medical students and a comprehensive understanding and ability to utilize educational and evaluation methods
• Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to prioritize work with Program Director, Department Chair, and staff, utilizing necessary support
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and inter-professional settings
• Strong general computer and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University and clinical partners

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed training at an ACGME accredited residency program and is in good academic standing by June 30th of 2025.  The Chief candidate must not currently be engaged in a match agreement with another program through the 2025 Match cycle.

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you.  We do this by offering:

• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for the professional expertise
• Benefits and retirement packages

COVID 19 Vaccination:

• Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment.  External applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.