Vice Chair of Imaging Informatics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham

Responsibilities

The Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a self-motivated, energetic, curious, and technologically savvy individual to serve as Vice Chair for Imaging Informatics. The qualified candidate will lead the division of Imaging Informatics within the department of Radiology and be responsible for collaboration with department leadership to identify and oversee implementation of processes and systems that ensure patient safety and optimize radiologist efficiency and job satisfaction. Additionally, this person will work directly with the executive administrator to develop business analytics programs to drive operational efficiency in radiology. Responsibilities also include:

• Directly supervising the director of imaging informatics to ensure that goals defined in the strategic plan are met and that all IT related operations run smoothly and seamlessly
• Annually develop a capital and operational budget with the director of imaging informatics and assist departmental leadership in prioritizing requests and support
• Partner with personnel in the health system information services and other departments to continue to expand the department's central role in managing clinical imaging data and radiologic data across the institution
  
  

Interpersonal and leadership skills are key as this individual will work closely with faculty members, serve on the chair's cabinet, and cultivate close collaborations across UAB.

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama's largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes' No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB's mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.

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In tandem with our institution's strong diversity efforts, UAB encourages candidates from underrepresented minorities to apply.

Academic rank, compensation, and tenure will depend on qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should send their CVs to Ashlea Franco at ashleafranco@uabmc.edu . For additional information about our department, UAB, and Birmingham please visit the following links: www.uab.edu/medicine/radiology/

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.

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