We are recruiting for the next Associate Chief of Staff for Geriatrics, Palliative and Extended Care (GPEC) at SFVA and UCSF

We are delighted to be recruiting for the next ACOS for Geriatrics, Palliative and Extended Care (GPEC) and job postings are now active on several non-VA sites, including: https://jobs.practicelink.com/jobs/1496531/physician/geriatric-medicine/california/san-francisco-va-health-care-system?searchIndex=1. This leadership role is responsible for the clinical and educational programs of the SFVAHCS GPEC service line.

Applicants for this ACOS position must have leadership experience in career development and in promoting an environment that fosters high morale and career satisfaction for faculty and staff, as well as proven experience in the clinical administration of Geriatrics programs. Candidates should be Associate Professor or above in rank, ABIM certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics or ABFM certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics, and have demonstrated competence in the practice and teaching of clinical geriatrics. Experience working within the VA health care system is preferred.

This is a 1.0 VA FTE position, which includes 0.8 FTE for administrative activities and 0.2 FTE for clinical and teaching activities.  The ACOS will have dual appointments: an academic appointment with UCSF and an appointment with SFVAHCS.  The ACOS will report directly to the Chief of Staff of SFVAHCS for VA matters and to the Chief, UCSF Division of Geriatrics for academic matters. The ACOS will be an integral part of the Division of Geriatrics and its leadership team and will participate fully in its academic programs, including education and mentoring.

The SFVAHCS and UCSF seek candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our service line with integrity and excellence. UCSF and Department of Veterans Affairs are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not use race, gender, sex or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process.  We are searching for colleagues who want to care for a Veteran population from a range of backgrounds and communities.  Please share this announcement widely with geriatricians whom you think would be a terrific ACOS for GPEC. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a CV with cover letter to  https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05568.  The cover letter should indicate what makes you most interested in this position and should highlight those aspects of your background and experience that have best prepared you to assume this role.

We plan to start conducting the first round of interviews in January 2026 so encourage folks to apply to the link above by December 31, 2025.  Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions about this position.