Burn Program Director
About The Position
The Burn Program Director provides operational and strategic leadership for the NC Jaycee Burn Program. Reporting to senior SOM Surgery leadership, the Director oversees administration, strategic planning, operational performance, financial management, and growth of the Burn Division across its clinical, aftercare, outreach, prevention, education, quality, and research programs. In collaboration with Burn Division physicians, nursing leadership, SOM Surgery and hospital administration, and community stakeholders, the Director supports high-quality, patient-centered burn care and advances the Burn Center’s mission in clinical excellence, education, research, injury prevention, and survivor support. The role leads multidisciplinary teams and is accountable for program outcomes, regulatory compliance, accreditation and verification readiness, fiscal stewardship, and strategic growth initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
- Five years of administrative or business management experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
- Understanding and application of principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
- No licensure or certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of American Burn Association verification standards and burn program operations.
- Experience with accreditation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and performance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the Burn Program and its clinical, educational, outreach, prevention, and aftercare programs.
- Develop and implement strategic priorities that support organizational goals, Burn Center growth, and excellence in patient care.
- Collaborate with Burn Center physicians, SOM Surgery leadership, and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and operational improvement.
- Establish operational goals, performance measures, and reporting structures to support continuous improvement and organizational priorities.
- Manage and monitor the Burn Program operating budget.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of departmental, grant-funded, philanthropic, and donor-supported resources.
- Provide executive oversight for Burn Program quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead efforts to maintain verification readiness and compliance with American Burn Association standards.
- Oversee the Burn Registry program, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete data collection, validation, reporting, and submission activities.
- Support and promote burn-related research in collaboration with physicians, investigators, and institutional research partners.
Benefits
- UNC Health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
