"Medical Director"

Posting Summary

Job Title
Medical Director

Division
Student Affairs Office

Department
University Health Center

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range
Exempt

Salary Range
$210,000 - $240,000 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

Morgan State University seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Medical Director of the University Health Center (UHC). This newly established full-time role reflects the University’s significant growth and commitment to strengthening student health and well-being and offers an opportunity to help build the next phase of student healthcare at Morgan.

The UHC currently provides on-campus primary medical services and coordinates access to off-campus and specialty care through community partnerships. The Center also delivers health education to promote wellness and administers the student health insurance plan.

Reporting to the Division of Student Affairs leadership, the Medical Director is responsible for advancing the mission of the UHC by providing strategic clinical leadership. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an innovative leader to shape and enhance healthcare delivery for a diverse student population and advance a holistic model of care that integrates treatment, prevention, health education, and wellness. The Medical Director will provide direct clinical care while overseeing the entire health center team. In partnership with the UHC leadership team, the Medical Director will guide the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical operations and health initiatives that advance the well-being of students and the broader campus community. As a member of the Student Affairs leadership team, the Medical Director will serve as a change agent, contributing clinical expertise to University-wide wellness efforts and helping create a campus environment that supports student health, learning, success, and wellbeing.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care and offers clinical consultation to UHC staff to support effective patient management. Coordinates on-campus care with community providers, medical centers, and local Departments of Health, serving as the primary medical liaison to University departments and external agencies. Supports campus health promotion efforts and collaborates with the CARE Team to address medical-related crises, such as disease outbreaks and emergency preparedness needs.
• Leads the Health Center Leadership Team on the development and administration of clinical programs by evaluating clinician performance, patient feedback, and ongoing communication with the clinical team. Oversees the review and refinement of standardized clinical procedures and establishes quality-control methods to support continuous evaluation of clinical competence. Collaborates with the Health Center Leadership Team to guide medical decision-making and ensure effective oversight of laboratory services, pharmaceutical services, and overall patient care operations.
• Reviews patient charts to ensure clinical staff maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation in alignment with EHR standards. Implements a peer review process to assess the appropriateness and quality of patient care.
• Leads strategic planning and assessment efforts in collaboration with the Health Center Leadership Team to inform capital planning, program development, and the ongoing enhancement of medical services. Establishes annual goals, learning outcomes, and priorities in alignment with the Student Affairs strategic plan. Serves as an active member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT), the CARE Team, and other University committees, and partners with University Counseling Center leadership to address challenges and promote seamless, integrated care for students.
• Collaborates with the Health Center Leadership Team to ensure communication and compliance with all relevant regulatory boards and governing agencies (e.g., MD Board of Registered Nursing, OSHA, AAAHC), while monitoring health outcomes against state-regulated standards and recommending or implementing necessary adjustments. Maintains active medical licensure and demonstrates ongoing professional expertise, and serves as a leader in national and state discussions on student health and wellness—advocating for the unique health needs of a globally diverse student population through the delivery of high-quality, student-centered care.
• Ensures the Health Center operates efficiently and effectively by providing overall direction and support. Collaborates with the UHR Leadership Team on HR-related actions involving staff hiring, development, and discipline in accordance with University policies and procedures. Works with the UHC Leadership Team to develop staffing plans for the academic year and break periods, balancing staff capacity and patient needs to ensure timely access to care.
• Weekend and evening work may be required in response to urgent student medical needs and campus medical crises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Must hold a Medical Doctor (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree from an accredited institution, with completion of an accredited post-doctoral residency or advanced clinical training program appropriate to the role.
• Candidates must be board-certified in pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, or other related specialties that support comprehensive health care.

Licensure

• Board-certified M.D., D.O., or D.N.P.
• Must be license-eligible to practice in the State of Maryland
• Must hold a current DEA, NPI, and CLIA registration, as well as maintain basic CPR and ACLS certification
• Must have current professional malpractice insurance

Experience

• Must have at least 10 years of progressive experience in a healthcare environment
• A minimum of 5 years of professional/supervisory experience is required, involving competence in the clinical setting.

Other Preferences for Consideration

• Master’s or Doctorate in Public Health or related field, demonstrating advanced training in population health, health policy, and public health leadership.
• Demonstrate an ability to intersect clinical health services with patient wellbeing and health promotion.
• Progressive experience in hospital, large healthcare system settings, or higher education student health services demonstrating increasing responsibility in clinical practice, administration, and leadership.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary clinical teams and coordinating patient care across diverse service lines.
• Background in implementing quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and operational efficiencies within a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skills

• Advanced clinical expertise and proficiency in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to perform, teach, and mentor clinical staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities, with strong critical thinking, analytical judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse campus community of students, faculty, and staff, and with a broad off-campus community, medical providers, and Public Health.
• Ability to convey clinical information in accessible terms to a variety of audiences, such as students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and media, and to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, and communicate policy decisions.
• Experience in addressing and managing crises and communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of primary care services and healthcare industry best practices.
• Understanding of quality assurance initiatives and healthcare standards.
• Knowledge of effective leadership practices for guiding clinical and support staff.