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CURE International Cheif Medical Officer in Angola

In the capital city of Luanda in Angola, CHMS has signed a management contract to staff and oversee the VITAL Luanda Medical and Diagnostic Center. This multi-specialty clinic will provide primary services including primary care, high-end diagnostics and minor day surgeries. This facility will also provide opportunities to build needed health care infrastructure through the training of Angolan doctors. The LMDC will be staffed and equipped to serve 500-600+ patients per day after completion of the $16M equipment investment, tentatively scheduled in 2012 for Phase one. Phase two construction is planned to begin in 2013 to include a separate 155 bed general hospital facility with eight operating theaters.

Chief Medical Officer

Education: Medical degree from qualified, recognized medical institution. US Board certification or equivalent required. Current licensure.

Experience: 7 years experience in private or hospital practice. Experience in the developing world strongly preferred. Minimum 4 years experience in a management role.

Responsible To: Executive Administrator

Supervises: Hospital physicians and clinical staff

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position: Excellent verbal and written use of the English language required; Competency and proficiency in surgical procedures; Strong communication skills, especially with those of different cultures; ability to establish and manage a multi-specialty medical facility. Strong personnel management expertise and experience in a medium to large sized healthcare facility. Experience managing a surgical operation center; familiar with JCAHO and participating on accreditation teams. Familiar with medical technology, information systems and effective quality medical management programs.

Summary: The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for medical oversight of the hospital which includes recruitment and training of physicians and clinical staff for the hospital, monitoring of all aspects of quality control of medical care, development and execution of education and training programs for national residents and physicians, and the development and maintenance of relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations and the medical community within Angola

Essential Duties:

  1. Work with the Executive Administrator and Chief Financial Officer in order to develop the consolidated budget for the hospital.

  2. Recruit and train physicians and other medical personnel.

  3. Guide the hospital staff and operations in conjunction with the Executive Administrator and executive team to attain Joint Commission International accreditation within a short period of time post hospital opening and on an ongoing basis.

  4. Manage all components of the medical practice set-up and ongoing management based on western healthcare and standards of operation. This includes equipment selection, acquisition, training and maintenance to offer a high degree of healthcare delivery.

  5. Provide medical expertise with respect to planning and establishing goals and policies to set standards and when necessary improvements of medical management.

  6. Collaborate and work closely with the Director of Nursing to meet established medical and customer service care.

  7. Collaborate with the Executive Administrator in the development and implementation of continuing medical education for clinical staff through scheduled lectures and educational media.

  8. Provide supervision and leadership of physician staff including assessment of clinical competence and current best practices.

  9. Review medical staff performance to ensure quality of care.

  10. Organize and chair regular medical review meetings with other medical staff.

  11. Establish and maintain a number of governmental, non-governmental and community based organizational relationships that are integral to the mission of CHMS.

  12. Implement quality and safety protocols and procedures, and identify assignments for all expatriate medical personnel visiting the hospital for both short term and long term stays. The Chief Medical Officer will consult with the CHMS Headquarters regarding the needs and requirements for all expatriates and visitors.

How to apply:

To apply for the position please fill out an application at www.cure.org/jobs