Medical Director Job Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home.

We are seeking a Medical Director to join our team in support of a US Government Facility on the Coast of Africa. This is a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit team that embraces challenges and fosters a culture of learning and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led quality development and clinical governance agendas including maintaining Code of Conduct of medical practice, medical record keeping, infection control standards, emergency response preparedness, medical staff, and patient safety at the facility.
• Serves as the chair of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC). Ensures that meeting minutes are written and uploaded to Share Point.
• Responsible for the implementation and oversight of all corporate clinical governance policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Provides oversight of other committees of the hospital (e.g., Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Credential and Privileging, Peer Review, Infection Control). Ensure that the committees report quarterly to the MEC.
• Ensures that monthly routine peer review of medical charts is performed, and peer review results are uploaded to Share Point.
• Ensures that all Focus Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) are current.
• Provides direction, as appropriate, to clinical case management including patient movements and referral off island in close collaboration with insurance companies and company medevac providers.
• Works closely with the other leaders supporting the project to ensure business continuity from a medical aspect.
• Promotes International SOS Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols.
• Supervises all healthcare providers including physicians, surgeons, mid-level providers, and dentist.
• Provides strategic direction for medical staff and physician services programs to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Serves as the clinical leader for the organization and provides support and education for other clinical leaders.
• Provides leadership, oversight, and accountability for the operational effectiveness of the physician services program.
• Reports on metrics to measure the impact of physician services.
• Participates in the development of administrative policies and approves medical practice procedures, policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Provides advice on the suitability of existing medical equipment and makes recommendations on future equipment needs.
• Assists in planning for the development of new medical services.
• Ensures periodic review of practice management functions and reviews patient satisfaction surveys and complaints.
• Provides medical consultation as required.
• Participates in the development and implementation of training and educational programs.
• Participates in site meetings with the Prime Contractor and/or onsite government representatives as requested by the Project Manager.
• Participates in all government audits under the SOW as requested by the Project Manager.
• Reports to International SOS TMS Chief Medical Officer to assure quality and compliance.
• Serves as the Medical Director for the EMS service on CAS and coordinates with the EMS Lead for skill validation and protocols. Involved in critical incident review as required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (5) years' experience in a healthcare leadership role and clinical experience within the past five (5) years, preferably in a remote site.
• Demonstrated experience in executive level interpersonal skills and ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Experience Preferred: Experience on a military site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
• Education Required: Current and unrestricted license from any US State or Country of Record to provide healthcare within scope of practice.
• Graduated from an approved medical school and completed a residency or fellowship as a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy (D.O.) or recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation.
• Board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine where applicable to country of origin.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certification by the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is preferred.
• DEA number or Equivalent.
• Other Special Qualifications: Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate. Ability to obtain a base security clearance. Must be able to relocate. A valid US passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay.