Chief Quality Officer

Division : Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division :  Hospital

Req ID :   24012

Schedule :  Full Time

Shift :  Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

Join Eskenazi Health as Our Next Chief Quality Officer

Are you a visionary leader passionate about advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and health equity? Eskenazi Health is seeking a dynamic Chief Quality Officer (CQO) to lead our system-wide quality strategy and performance improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of care delivery in one of Indiana’s most respected health systems.

About the Role

As Chief Quality Officer, you will serve as a senior physician leader reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer. You’ll chair the Quality Board and oversee quality efforts across six core domains :

• Specialty Medicine
• Inpatient Medicine
• Surgical Care
• Ambulatory Primary Care
• Ambulatory Mental Health
• Emergency Department

You’ll collaborate closely with the Chief Regulatory and Patient Safety Officer, nursing leadership, and executive teams to drive high-quality, safe, and equitable care across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Degree (MD or DO) and be board-certified in a medical specialty, with eligibility for licensure in Indiana. You’ll bring at least five years of clinical leadership experience in quality, patient safety, or performance improvement, along with a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide initiatives and interdisciplinary teams.

You should have a strong understanding of external quality benchmarks and EMR integration, with expertise in interpreting clinical data and applying evidence-based medicine. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. A deep commitment to health equity, mutual respect, and fostering a culture of collaboration is fundamental to success in this role.

Why Eskenazi Health?

Eskenazi Health is committed to serving the community with compassion, innovation, and excellence. As CQO, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—and empowers leaders to make a lasting impact.

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to shape the future of healthcare quality and equity, we invite you to apply and join a team that’s transforming lives every day.