Director of Clinical Services

Location: Luang Prabang, Lao PDR – Remote work is possible for the first 6 months **
Starting Date**: As soon as possible
Period: 24 months (minimum)

Position Summary

The position will include the supervision of the entire clinical aspect of the hospital (physicians and nurses included) with a mix of clinical shifts in the outpatient department, emergency department, inpatient department and neonatal unit. Direct clinical work is performed by Lao doctors and a major responsibility of the role will also be to provide bedside education, mentoring, and guidance during clinical shifts. The position will share back-up (day and night) call with the Medical Director and Medical Educator, providing guidance to the Lao and visiting volunteer doctors and nurses. This is an ideal position for an experienced pediatrician who would like to combine an exciting clinical role with the experience of global health care. Opportunities for professional development may include working on clinical practice guidelines, quality improvement projects, pediatric education, and research or other projects, depending on area of interest.

Specific Duties Include:

• Supervising the clinical team: responsible for the medical supervision with close collaboration with LFHC Medical Executive Team (Medical Director, Medical Education Director, Nursing Educator and Nursing Director) on all aspects of clinical supervision and staff education.
• Providing bedside education, consultation, and assistance with clinical care to Lao medical staff.
• Sharing back-up call (day and night).
• Lead by example in demonstrating excellent care on a daily basis.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• A Medical Degree from a nationally recognized medical school and registration to practice clinical medicine in the applicant’s home country;
• 15+ years of overall experience in Pediatrics and/or clinical medicine;
• Recent clinical experience in the practice of acute pediatric medicine or related field;
• Strong leadership skills and former managerial experience;
• Additional training or experience in acute pediatrics and tropical medicine (desirable); good experience in Global Health;
• Experience working in a developing country (desirable);
• Teaching experience – coaching/mentoring medical teams (asset).