Deputy Medical Health Service Manager (Deputy Chief Medical Officer)

Overall Purpose Of The 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 CAS 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.

Key Responsibilities

• the development of new medical services.
• Ensures periodic review of practice management functions and reviews patient satisfaction surveys and complaints. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides advice on the suitability of existing medical equipment and makes recommendations on future equipment needs.
• Assists in planning for
• 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 CMO to assure quality and compliance.
• Serves as the Medical Director for the EMS service on CAS in the absence of the CMO and coordinates with the EMS Lead for skill validation and protocols. Involved in critical incident review as required.

Job Profile

• Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)
• 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
• 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, 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 Qualifications:
• 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.