Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

The Division of Health Services and Outcomes Research at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is looking to recruit a new researcher to enhance our existing strengths and/or broaden the division’s capacity to fulfil our mission to improve the health and wellness of children and their families locally, nationally and internationally. We invite applications for a faculty position in Dissemination and Implementation Science.

We seek qualified individuals with expertise in the translation of research findings and evidence into effective healthcare interventions, programs and policy. Candidates should have experience with a variety of implementation theories, models and frameworks (e.g. CFIR, Precede-Proceed, PRISM, RE-AIM) and experience with a variety of evaluative processes and data analysis methods. Candidates that study social, behavioral, economic, and management factors that impact implementation of evidence-based health interventions will be highly valued.

Successful candidates will be expected to educate other faculty on the application of Dissemination and Implementation Science principles in health research, conduct original independent research, collaborate with research teams across Children’s Mercy Kansas City, publish peer reviewed manuscripts, and seek extramural funding for their research program. Candidates should have a PhD or other applicable advanced degree in a discipline such as Implementation Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration and Management, Health Services Research, or related field.

Successful candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty across Children's Mercy and national/international partner institutions. We have mature collaborations with more than 50 hospitals and academic institutions worldwide, and strong ties with regional partners such as the University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Stower’s Research Institute, which provide a rich research environment and support for continued professional development. Children’s Mercy’s Center for Pediatrics Genomic Medicine (first of its kind in a children’s hospital), Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic Innovation, Center for Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition, and the Center for Bioethics are well-recognized for their research and scholarly contributions and provide ample opportunities for research collaboration.

Children's Mercy serves as the Department of Pediatrics for both the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine and Children’s Mercy faculty hold appointments at one or both. Children’s Mercy is a core member of Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (a $20 million Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health headquartered at the University of Kansas Medical Center) and a consortium partner in the National Cancer Institute-designated University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Additional questions can be directed to Dr. Brooke Fridley, Division Director, Health Services and Outcomes Research at blfridley@cmh.edu.

Please apply online with CV and cover letter or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu.

For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit cmkc.link/TakeYourPlace.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.