Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases
Company: Mass General Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Harvard Medical
School and Mass General Brigham (MGB) Infection Control invite
applications for a faculty position combining academic clinical
work in Pediatric Infectious Diseases with leadership in Infection
Prevention and Control. This unique role offers the opportunity to
contribute to excellence in clinical care, infection prevention,
and system-level quality and safety initiatives across the MGB
network. The opportunity also provides an exceptional academic
milieu with opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, research,
and academic advancement. The position includes two complementary
components: (1) Attending Physician, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
(0.4 FTE) — providing inpatient consultative services and
ambulatory care. The successful candidate will have expertise in
managing complex infectious diseases in both acute care and
outpatient settings. This role reports to the Chief, Division of
Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Global Health. (2) Site Medical
Director, Infection Control (0.6 FTE) — a leadership role within
MGB Infection Control, reporting to the Chief of Infection Control.
The incumbent will be assigned a primary site in the Community
Division of MGB as part of a site-based team to implement and
sustain system-wide infection prevention strategies, provide
clinical oversight, and participate in quality improvement
initiatives. They will be part of a team of Infection Control
Medical Directors providing system support to MGB sites and
programs. Flexibility, empathy, and strong communication skills are
essential. The MGH Division of Pediatric ID and Global Health and
MGB IC are committed to building a diverse team trained to deliver
equitable, high-quality care. We seek candidates with a clear
commitment to inclusivity, health equity, multidisciplinary
collaborative care, and education and mentorship of trainees.
Candidates must meet the requirements for appointment at the rank
of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor of
Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School with experience, training, and
achievements in addition to teaching activities. Suitable
candidates will have a Doctor of Medicine degree and be
board-certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and experience in
Infection Prevention and Control. Interested candidates should
apply via WorkDay which includes detailed job descriptions for both
roles. For any further questions, please reach out to Jihan
Scimemi, Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources,
Email: jscimemi1@mgb.org, Phone: 857-282-6443 The deadline for
applications is February 15, 2026 but will be accepted on a rolling
basis. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation,
pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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