Description

Job Overview

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Clinical Director identifies strategies and opportunities and manages activities that advance and promote clinical practice. Strengthening ASM’s clinical footprint with members and practice is the goal of this position.

ASM’s Clinical practice represents three distinct areas: clinical and public health microbiology (CPHM); antimicrobial agents and resistance (AAR); and clinical infections and vaccines (CIV). Fostering relationships with members, agencies and external organizations and connecting all parties is critical to success. The position will focus primarily on the day-to-day practice-application-of these scientific areas.

 Accountabilities (are the critical activities and results the position is held accountable to produce)

1. Strategic Leadership
2. Advance & Promote Clinical Practice
3. Certification & Accreditation
4. Content Management
5. Program Management
6. Project Management

Essential Functions (defines the critical end results expected of the jobholder related to the accountabilities above)

1. Identify strategies and opportunities to advance and promote clinical practice.
2. Unite and engage CPHM, AAR and CIV members to enhance ASM’s portfolio.
3. Showcase the breadth of ASM members’ expertise.
4. Identify and fill professional development gaps.
5. Oversee development of evidence-based guidelines and technical laboratory protocols.
6. Support CPHM, AAR and CIV leadership.
7. Manage certification and accreditation programs.
8. Contribute to the development of the ASM strategic plan.
9. This position description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other functions as assigned.

Technical Competencies (are applied or practical knowledge and skills needed for effective technical performance)

1. Presentation and Written Communication Skills: Either “one-on-one” or within a group setting, employing the use of various media to share ideas, convey information and obtain necessary inputs in a clear and concise manner.
2. Planning and Organizing Skills: The ability to organize, prioritize and, where applicable, delegate work activities to efficiently accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
3. Project Management Skills: Plans, initiates, executes, controls and closes projects. Tracks and manages resources, timelines, costs, deliverables and performance, and implements contingency plans if necessary, to ensure projects are successfully completed.
4. Organizational Knowledge: Understands the norms and culture of ASM, the organizational structure and mission. Is able to effectively navigate the organization to accomplish work objectives.
5. Domain Knowledge: Demonstrates professional/technical knowledge, skills and expertise within functional area. Stays current on best practices and the ability to apply that knowledge and/or skill in a variety of work situations.
6. Business Expertise, Policies and Budget Allocation: Demonstrates an understanding of own functional area, the business of the Department and the ASM’s needs and priorities. Understands and applies knowledge of ASM strategies, business priorities and policies to accomplish goals and execute on business area work program. Manages budgets, workforce planning and risk management.

 Behavioral Competencies (are observable behaviors and skills that matter most for success)

1. Instills Trust (Respect/Honor) – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

1. Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

1. Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
2. Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
3. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

1. Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
2. Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

1. Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
2. Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
3. Build Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
4. Business Insight - Applying knowledge of the industry and the marketplace to advance the organization's mission.
5. Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
6. Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
7. Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
8. Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
9. Global Perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
10. Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

 Management Responsibility

• Responsible for all decisions related to the management of the Department regarding personnel actions, acquisitions and utilization of resources, procedures, and control systems.
• All facets of this position are self-directed within the policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors and broad guidelines established by the CEO & COO. 
• This position is responsible to the CEO & COO for the organization’s fiscal management and in this capacity rules on the allocation of expenditures.
• This position is responsible for the development of budgets for all existing programs and new proposals, gives signatory approval for expenditures, contracts, subcontracts, and personal service agreements and is the final signature on checks. 

 Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role and may sit or use PC for long periods of time. Bending, reaching, or stooping may be necessary for use of filing cabinets or other office cabinets or office machines. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and scanners.

Requirements

Education and Experience

1. Master’s or other advanced degree in a clinical laboratory science.
2. Ten (10) or more years of prior professional laboratory experience, with prior experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
3. Experience developing strategy.
4. Knowledge of scientific societies.
5. Demonstrated ability/experience successfully working with cross functional teams and providing effective direction to achieve program goals and deliver results.
6. Experience developing project plans and budgets.
7. Experience with clinical practice preferred.
8. Experience with laboratory operations, management, regulations, coding and reimbursement preferred.
9. Experience with a non-profit preferred.