Medical Service Chief, San Francisco VA Health Care System and Vice Chair
Application Window
Open date: June 24, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Medical Service Chief, San Francisco VA Health Care System and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) are seeking applications for the position of Medical Service Chief at the SFVAHCS and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco. The SFVAHCS is one of three sites within the UCSF Department of Medicine, which also includes UCSF Health and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
The SFVAHCS Medical Service enjoys a long tradition of distinction in clinical care, research, and education. Clinical operations within the SFVAHCS Medical Service are robust and serve ~30,000 Northern California Veterans. In addition to providing oversight of clinical programs and serving in a major leadership role within SFVAHCS, the Medical Service Chief is charged with supporting and building our robust research and educational programs based at the VA. In research, the SFVAHCS is the top recipient of competitive NIH grants of any VA in the U.S. The VA is also a major educational site for UCSF students, residents, and fellows. Support for the SFVAHCS Medical Service Chief position will include substantial resources to sustain and grow our academic programs there. The Department of Medicine has separate divisions at each of its clinical sites, so all of the division chiefs based at the SFVAHCS report to the Medical Service chief.
To best meet the needs of our diverse patient population, trainees, and the city of San Francisco, we are specifically seeking applicants who demonstrate a unique contribution and commitment to diversity. We are committed to promoting the diversity of our physician workforce and to fostering an equitable and inclusive care and learning environment. We define diversity broadly, including but not limited to age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ability, first generation to attend college, disadvantaged social or educational environment, low family income, and lived experiences.
Applicants must be US citizens and board-certified, with a valid US medical license. Excellent clinical and communication skills are expected, and the successful applicant will have a track record of significant leadership roles, and eligibility for an appointment as Associate or Full Professor at UCSF. Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. Information about the VA job application process may be found at https://vacareers.va.gov/job-application-process/. Information about Physician careers with the VA may be found at https://vacareers.va.gov/careers/physician-jobs/.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05111 with CV, cover letter, statement of research, statement of contributions to diversity, and contact information for 3 references. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
For positions that are 51% effort or more:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $150,300-$320,100. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $107,300-$228,600.
This position may be funded exclusively/partially by the SFVAHCS. See Veterans Affairs website for salary information: https://www.va.gov/OHRM/Pay/.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC San Francisco
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.