Medical Director of UCSF Birth Center
Company: University of California, San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Serve our community as Medical Director of the UCSF Birth
Center! The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive
Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is
seeking a dynamic, skilled, and influential Leader to serve as
Medical Director of the UCSF Birth Center at UCSF Mission Bay and
to educate the next generation of Ob/Gyn clinicians as faculty
within our nationally acclaimed academic program. This leader will
oversee the clinical, educational, and operational functions of the
unit, including the Obstetrical Emergency, Labor & Delivery,
Antepartum, and Postpartum units – coordinating high-risk,
high-acuity obstetric care. Additionally, this leader will ideally
develop an outpatient practice within a UCSF prenatal care site.
This role is an approximate 50/50 Administrative/Clinical split.
Why UCSF? • Transformational patient care: UCSF Health is
recognized worldwide for its progressive patient care, reflecting
the latest medical knowledge, advanced technologies, and pioneering
research. • Diverse Clinical Opportunities: Manage a broad spectrum
of conditions in both outpatient and hospital settings, serving a
richly diverse patient population. • Leadership & Growth: Ideal for
candidates who aspire to influence program development, quality
improvement, and hold administrative roles that shape the future of
Obstetrics at UCSF. • Academic Excellence: Collaborate with
world-class researchers and educators in a vibrant academic
setting. • Distinguished Quality: UCSF Medical Center has been
named one of the nation’s top hospitals for adult and Maternal
patient care and safety by U.S. News & World Report in its Best
Hospitals ranking for 2024–2025, a distinction it has held for many
years. UCSF Medical Center also tied for best hospital in
California overall for adult care. What We’re Looking For: • A
proven leader with an interest and expertise in mentorship,
education, and administrative responsibilities. • Board certified
by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. • Completion of
a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship preferred, but not required. •
6 years of post-residency experience managing high-acuity obstetric
care in a high-risk subspecialty such as Maternal-Fetal Medicine,
Hospitalist, or Critical Care required. • MD, DO, or MBBS • An
active and unrestricted California license by the time of hire.
What We Offer: • Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine
(rank and step commensurate with experience). • Competitive
compensation and UC benefits, including pension and health
coverage. • Access to premier facilities, cutting-edge
technologies, and UCSF’s integrated health system. • A culture of
innovation, teamwork, and academic excellence. • Opportunities to
grow in leadership, education, and research. Why Live & Work in
Parnassus & Mission Bay — A Physician’s Perspective: • Living in
Mission Bay and Parnassus means being at the heart of one of the
most vibrant medical communities in the country. Whether you're
walking to rounds at UCSF or collaborating on research across
disciplines, these neighborhoods offer more than just proximity —
they offer purpose. • Parnassus has a quiet, residential feel. It’s
tucked into the hills near Golden Gate Park, with leafy streets,
old Victorians, and a sense of calm that’s rare in a city. Mission
Bay is sleek and modern, built for innovation. It’s where medicine
meets biotech, and where new ideas get tested, scaled, and
launched. • But life here isn’t just about work. You’re surrounded
by culture — museums, music, food from every corner of the world.
You can finish a long shift and be at the symphony or a street food
festival within the hour. You can walk through eucalyptus forests,
kayak along the bay, or grab dim sum with colleagues before heading
home. • Transit is easy. Muni, Caltrain, BART — it’s all connected.
Whether you’re commuting, catching a flight, or just heading across
town, you’re covered. • And most importantly, there’s a sense of
community. You’re not just another physician in a big city. You’re
part of something — a network of people who care deeply about their
work, their patients, and each other. The posted UC salary scales
set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See
Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is
$161,700-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health
sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for
additional compensation. UCSF Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive
Sciences has a total salary plan that uses National benchmarking
standards to set salaries by subspecialty. Please apply online at:
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05924 with 1) cover letter, (2) CV,
(3) clinical statement, (4) teaching/mentoring statement, (5)
statement of research, scholarly and/or creative work, and 6)
contact information for three references. Applicant materials must
list current qualifications upon submission. AD About campus As a
University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements. The
University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal
law. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people,
honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or
prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with
our PRIDE values and Principles of Community. As a condition of
employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are
subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within
the last seven years determining that they committed any
misconduct. • “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or
laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of
employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies
or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other
forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy • UC
Anti-Discrimination Policy • APM - 035: Affirmative Action and
Nondiscrimination in Employment Contact Mike Tolzman Senior
Physician Recruiter University of California, San Francisco M:
628-229-2216 Michael.Tolzman@ucsf.edu
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