Trauma System State Medical Director

The State of Mississippi is seeking a board‑certified trauma surgeon to serve as the Medical Director for the Mississippi Trauma System of Care. The contractor will provide clinical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the statewide trauma system, chair performance‑improvement and clinical‑effectiveness committees, and act as the primary liaison among hospitals, EMS agencies, public‑health partners, and the State Trauma Program. This is a full‑time, statewide advisory role that requires the incumbent to be actively practicing in a Mississippi trauma center and to maintain all relevant medical licensure and certifications. • Provide medical oversight of all components of the Mississippi Trauma System of Care. • Serve as the clinical authority and primary liaison for the system. • Chair the Performance Improvement Committee and the Clinical Effectiveness Committee. • Lead data‑driven quality‑improvement initiatives across the state. • Collaborate with hospitals, EMS, and public‑health entities to ensure coordinated trauma care. • Must hold a Board‑Certified Trauma Surgeon license in Mississippi with ≥10 years experience in trauma system leadership.