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Infectious Diseases - Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control, -Assistant/Assoc Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Infectious Diseases - Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control, -Assistant/Assoc

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 2/14/2026 - Expires: 3/16/2026

Job ID: 293203025

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The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Infectious Diseases Division seeks an MD or MD-PhD faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor level to fill the position of Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C). The successful candidate will lead a nationally recognized program specializing in infection prevention and clinical care focused on improving outcomes for children at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). The ideal candidate will divide their effort between patient care and infection prevention activities, including leadership and scholarship in prevention of hospital acquired infections, engagement of internal and external partners including public health authorities, and representing IP&C and CCHMC in public forums. As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

The current IP&C Program consists of a Director and Associate Director with a planned addition of a second Associate Director in the coming year. There are 13 Infection Preventionists covering 670 beds and specialty and primary care ambulatory facilities. The amount of clinical effort for this position is 35-40%, depending upon the individual strengths and career plans of the candidate. The successful candidate will have opportunities to mentor junior faculty and support for pursuing their individual career goals. Academic efforts at CCHMC are supported by outstanding infrastructure and a substantial research endowment administered through the Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric infectious diseases.

CCHMC is a vibrant academic medical center and one of the top children's hospitals in the world, with 670 beds and operations of >$2.3 billion annually. CCHMC is a leading center for solid organ (heart, kidney, liver, lung and small intestine) and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Infectious Diseases Division has existing strengths in many areas of basic and clinical research; including in viral pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, mechanisms of inflammation and tolerance, vaccine development and clinical trials, transplant/immunocompromised infectious diseases, infectious diseases epidemiology and surveillance, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH, Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics c/o Nathan Gohlke, Senior Physician & Faculty Recruiter: Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org

Required:

* MD or MD-PhD degree in a related scientific or research field
* Three years related experience in research field and/or lab experience assisting the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings (Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease qualifies) years related experience in research field research and/or Lab experience assisting with the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings
* American Board of Pediatrics eligibility/certification in Pediatric Infectious Disease
* Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility required

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Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Infectious Diseases

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can

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