Description
The Hadassah Medical Organization, a more than one thousand bed medical center located on two campuses (Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus), including out-patient and day care services, stands at the forefront of modern medicine and provides the highest standard of medical care. The Hadassah Hospitals also serve as the main teaching centers for the Hebrew University - Hadassah School of Medicine.
Open Position: Head of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Biophysics
The position is for 6 years, with the first 2 years being probationary. At the end of 6 years there is the possibility of a 4-year extension.
At the completion of serving as department head for at least 6 years, continued employment will be within the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Biophysics with conditions of employment corresponding to that of a unit head.
This position is located on the Ein Kerem campus. Hadassah reserves the right to relocate, at its discretion, whoever is elected to the position to the Mount Scopus campus as well.
The above is subject to the customary practice and obligations of Hadassah, which may change over time. Hadassah is not obligated to accept any application, and reserves the right to find additional qualified candidates.
Nominations and applications, accompanied by a CV, list of publications and three letters of recommendation, should be submitted to Prof. Yoram Weiss, Director General, Hadassah Medical Organization by email by June 24, 2026.
Requirements
The qualifications for applying for this position are:
Specialty (Board) Certification in Nuclear Medicine and Medical Biophysics;
At least 10 years (from completion of residency) of extensive clinical experience;
Extensive experience and proven ability to organize and lead a large staff of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel. Ability to provide clinical and educational leadership in a complex multidisciplinary milieu with responsibility for clinical services, teaching and research;
Preferred: an academic rank of at least senior lecturer in a recognized Israeli medical school or a comparable academic appointment in a recognized medical school outside Israel, which will allow the applicant to qualify for a senior academic appointment at the Hebrew University – Hadassah School of Medicine;
Extensive experience in educating medical students and residents, both as a lecturer and a bedside teacher;
Experience in organizing and conducting research on a broad scale with research teams, success in obtaining competitive national and international grant funding; An appropriate and sufficient list of publications is required for this position.
Job requirements are subject to adaptation given the changing needs of the departments.
The elected director will work within the Radiology Division headed by a division director, and will be subordinate to him and to the Hospital Director, within the framework of the definition of powers established in Hadassah.
Responsibilities of the Department Head will be per the job description established by Hadassah.
