Associate or Full Professor- Chief of Obstetrics
Job at a glance
Job description
Yale University School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced physician leader to serve as Chief of Obstetrics.
This critical leadership role is responsible for overseeing the clinical, operational, and strategic direction of inpatient obstetric services at YNHH. The Chief of Obstetrics will hold an academic appointment within the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine and will play a central role in advancing the department’s mission across patient care, education, and clinical innovation.
Working in close partnership as a dyad leader with the Director of Women’s Patient Services at YNHH, the Chief will drive alignment across clinical and administrative operations to ensure seamless, high-quality care delivery. This leader will be instrumental in fostering a culture grounded in excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on quality outcomes, patient safety, patient experience, and team engagement.
Why Choose Yale School of Medicine:
Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!
Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.
Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.
Benefits – In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, mortgage program, commuter benefits, Yale home buying program, college tuition benefit plan, and advantage discount program (discounts for activities, travel, services, shopping, and more)
Job Responsibilities
Oversee operation of the inpatient obstetrics units, partnering with faculty, community practitioners, midwives and trainees.
Maintain leadership for quality and safety, including:
Support restructuring efforts by helping to redistribute operational and clinical oversight across new and existing leadership roles
Serve as a liaison between YNHH, Yale School of Medicine, and the Department of OB/GYN for inpatient obstetric matters
Represent inpatient OB in hospital and system-wide initiatives (e.g., Patient Experience Forum, OB Council, Care Pathways)
Mentor and support faculty in inpatient obstetrics, with a focus on sustainability, collaboration, and academic development
Ensuring local clinical representation within system-wide planning and implementation
Support development of associate and/or specialty medical director roles to maintain operational continuity
Qualifications
Eligibility for faculty appointments at the Associate or Full Professor level at Yale School of Medicine
Demonstrated leadership in inpatient obstetric care, operations, safety, and quality
Experience with multidisciplinary teams, systems integration, and academic healthcare environments
Strong communication, mentorship, and strategic planning skills