Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

WittKieffer is partnering with MaineHealth to find a dynamic leader for the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland and Chief, OB/GYN Service Line, MaineHealth. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape women's health services across MaineHealth and Maine, driving patient care, research, and education. This physician leader will also serve as Senior Medical Director (SMD), Southern Region within the Maine Health Medical Group. -(Henceforth the position of Chair, Department of OB/GYN, Chief, OB/GYN service line and SMD of Southern Region will be referred to as Chair) MaineHealth is a $4.5 billion not-for-profit health system focused on improving patient and community health through high-quality, affordable care, education, and research. As Maine's largest healthcare organization, MaineHealth includes 11 hospitals, 24,000 care team members, and over 2,300 providers, spanning from North Conway, New Hampshire to the central Maine coast. The flagship hospital, Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP), is a 740-bed academic hospital affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine, offering nationally recognized residency and fellowship programs. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and MaineHealth OB/GYN service line, including MHMMCP, is the state's only Level 4 facility for maternal and neonatal care, includes 64 physicians, 34 midwives, and 11 advanced practice providers. The ACGME-accredited residency program, established 50 years ago, trains 17 residents in total. Reporting to the System Chief Medical and Transformation Officer, the Chair will lead the faculty and staff in delivering the highest quality of care within a collaborative clinical learning environment, supporting the OB/GYN residency and academic programs. They will possess the expertise to effectively guide physicians, midwives, and advanced practice providers, ensuring performance consistently meets the optimal scope of practice. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader committed to enhancing patient-centered care and fostering strong community partnerships. They will bring extensive experience in leading and managing a robust OB/GYN department and fostering accountability that focuses on ensuring the highest quality and safety standards for women's health while adhering to evidence-based best practices. This individual will demonstrate a collaborative leadership style and possess significant expertise in navigating complex hospital environments. They should have a proven track record of recruiting and developing faculty and staff and possess the leadership experience, both operational and strategic, necessary to oversee a busy clinical service line across MaineHealth. The Chair will also support and promote research initiatives within the department. Essential qualifications include an M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree, board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, eligibility for medical licensure in Maine, and credentials for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. All nominations, expressions of interest, and applications, including a cover letter and CV, should be directed to Kimberly Smith, Tricia Porter, and Charlotte Harris, preferably via email to charris@wittkieffer.com .

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