UC San Diego Health Sciences encompasses UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system, UC San Diego School of Medicine, one of the nation's top research-intensive medical schools, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern California's first public school of pharmacy, and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. UC San Diego Health Sciences' mission is to deliver outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching.

The division of Medical Education within the UC San Diego School of Medicine consists of the following units: Undergraduate Medical Education, Admissions & Student Affairs, Diversity and Community Partnerships, Graduate Medical Education, Continuing Medical Education & Faculty Development, Simulation Education, Physician Assistant Education, Anatomical Services, Business Affairs and Educational Technology. The division supports the education, training and co-curricular activities of approximately 560 medical students, 90 physician assistant students, 1100 residents and fellows as well as the faculty, physician and healthcare providers at UCSD's School of Medicine, its' Medical Centers, and affiliates.

The UCSD Medical Center Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and general management of approximately 100 ACGME accredited programs as well as several ABMS certified programs and numerous non-accredited fellowships, totaling around 1,100 trainees. GME disseminates and implements Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) policies, guidelines and compliance measures; ensures compliance with Californian Medical Board licensure and Department of Homeland Security visa regulations: coordinates the National Residency Match Program (NRMP); interprets and applies State and Federal laws; works closely with university entities and affiliated institutions to develop and assure the quality of educational curriculum of its training programs; and to negotiate affiliation agreements. GME also administers the benefits package for houses officers which includes heath, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; the on-call meal program, and affiliate reimbursement program.

The Director, under the general direction of the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and the Assistant Dean for Education Administration, leads the GME staff team and is responsible for planning, organizing directing, coordinating and administering the resources and management systems of Graduate Medical Education. Incumbent will serve as liaison to house staff, medical center administration, leadership in the School of Medicine, and relevant outside agencies such as the AAMAC, AMA, ACGME, etc. Administer programs related to postgraduate medical education (other than clinical or academic programs). Serve as primary resource person for house staff, as well as to staff, program directors, and faculty.

Manages a health professions education program through organizing and delegating to team to design, conduct, and evaluate teaching and learning activities, scheduling, core competencies, assessment and evaluations. Strategizes, plans, and leads implementation of substantial program improvements. Operational or program results can affect overall organization-wide performance and reputation. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Eleven years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus seven years of related experience/training.

• Broad knowledge of health professions education industry, including educational concepts, curriculum, and competencies of a specific health profession.

• Broad knowledge of campus, medical center, HR and university policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations including national accrediting organizations and state and federal licensing and regulatory offices.

• Leadership skills in employee supervision and HR administration to effectively lead and motivate others. Conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel assigned staff to develop cooperative working relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change.

• Ability to organize program operations and sites in an efficient and effective manner through improving health professions education program processes, procedures, and systems.

• Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers, learners, multidisciplinary team members, senior management, and assigned staff.

• Ability to collaborate within and across health professions to integrate / coordinate program activities and resolve problems.

• Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. Demonstrates good problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems.

• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups. Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, and counsel.

• In-depth knowledge of educational software and technologies to promote a wide-range of teaching and learning goals.

• Demonstrated understanding of various constituencies including AMA, ACGME, NRMP, Medical Board of California, and others as it pertains to the management of a Graduate Medical Education Office.

• Demonstrated knowledge of university, state, and federal regulations and policies including the laws of the State of California pertaining to medical licensure and registration with the MBC for graduates of international and domestic medical schools and INS Immigration laws for non-citizens.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.