Division Chief of Nephrology | Explore Your Future

The Division Chief of Nephrology serves as the academic and administrative leader of a dynamic and growing division within the Department of Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Reporting to the Chair, the Chief is responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and national visibility of the division, with oversight of its clinical, research, and educational missions.

The Chief will establish and execute a strategic vision aligned with departmental, school, and health system priorities while advancing the Division's clinical growth, research enterprise, educational excellence, faculty development, and operational performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visionary and innovative leadership to advance the Division of Nephrology in alignment with the strategic priorities of the Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, UHealth, and affiliated hospital partners.
• Lead the academic, clinical, research, fiscal, and operational management of the Division, ensuring excellence across all mission areas.

*This list is not all inclusive.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

• An energized, diverse faculty bolstered by key recruits who are passionate about their work and committed to the highest levels of excellence across the tripartite mission.
• An integrated clinical strategy across the health system and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• An engaged and empowered team at the Chair's leadership table.
• Strong relationships with faculty and enhanced morale across the department through a focus on faculty, learners and staff engagement.
• Thriving research and education programs.
• Strong focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives to create positive, supportive communities within the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Distinguished academic nephrologist with a record of excellence in clinical care, scholarship, and academic advancement
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic medical center or similarly complex healthcare environment, with the ability to oversee and integrate clinical, research, and educational missions
• Experience developing and scaling clinical programs, with attention to access, operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care
• Established track record in research, including program development, faculty mentorship, and success in securing or supporting extramural funding
• Commitment to medical education, with experience in teaching, curriculum development, and mentorship of students, residents, and fellows
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing faculty, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
• Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience with budgeting, performance metrics, and aligning resources with strategic priorities
• Collaborative and transparent leadership style, with the ability to build partnerships across departments, centers, and hospital systems
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• MD, DO, or equivalent required; board certification in Nephrology required; eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida

About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.