The Medical Director provides expertise and supports the coordination of successful collaborative pursuits of grant, contract, philanthropic funding for GWUMC emergency public health initiatives (terrorism issues, emergency preparedness, medical care, public health, training, research, etc.).

This part-time position supports the Center’s function as a portal for collecting, coordinating and disseminating information internally and externally; serves as GWUMC expert spokesperson on medical aspects of emergency public health; consults on local, regional and national preparedness activities; provides expertise to help GWUMC develop and implement new programs and activities; and serves as lead physician for organization of emergency preparedness at GW Hospital. In conjunction to this position, there may be an opportunity to provide patient care at GW Hospital and/or as part of GW Medical Faculty Associates.

Qualifications:

• A Medical degree, with specialty training related to emergency medicine and public health;
  
  
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in emergency public health, emergency healthcare, and a current knowledge of related legislative activity;
  
  
• Strong public speaking skills;
  
  
• Eligibility for appointment as a faculty member in the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences;
  
  
• Proven success in obtaining federal programmatic funding is highly desirable
  
  
• Eligibility for appointment to the Medical Staff of GW Hospital is desirable;
  
  
• Eligibility for credentialing by the GW Medical Faculty Associates is desirable

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should refer to job requisition number R-11045, and send a resume, cover letter (including salary requirement), and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to The George Washington University; Department of Human Resource Services; 2033 K. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. You may also fax or e-mail your materials to 202-994-9609, or gwujobs@gwu.edu. GWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.