Deputy Chief Medical Officer-Qatar

Overall Purpose of Job

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer is responsible for assisting the CMO in providing medical oversight, direction, and leadership to the medical staff regarding all areas of healthcare for the Role 2 medical program. 
 

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in 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) in the absence of the CMO which meets monthly.  Ensures that meeting minutes are written and uploaded to Share Point. 
• Provides oversight of other committees of the clinic (e.g. Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Credential and Privileging, Peer Review, Infection Control) when directed by the CMO.  Ensure that the committees report quarterly to the MEC.
• Ensures that monthly routine peer review of medical charts are 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 CAS Role 2 project to ensure business continuity from a medical aspect.
• Promotes International SOS Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols.
• Assists the CMO in Supervising 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 in the absence of the CMO.
• 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.
   

Experience Required

• A minimum of five (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
   

Education Required

• Current and unrestricted license from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory 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.) from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant’s graduation.
• Board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Current 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 license

Other Special Requirements

• Common Access Card (CAC) or ability to obtain one 
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate
• This position is accompanied. No pets.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.  
• US DOS clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Must be able to relocate to Qatar. 
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Qatar.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform.
The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.