Medical Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced medical leader to lead the clinical operations of a remote community medical facility in Papua New Guinea. This role involves direct patient care, medical oversight, coordination of referrals and evacuations, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare aligned with global and local health frameworks.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leadership experience in a medical setting, including remote or resource-limited environments. They will be able to work under pressure and provide clinical guidance in complex cases.
Key Responsibilities:
* Represent Medical Services with the Health Service Manager to the Client, External Stakeholders and Community Members.
* Provide Clinical and Strategic Leadership to the Medical Services of the Medical Centre, Mine Site Clinic and Camp Site Clinic.
* Direct Supervision of the team of Medical Doctors, Intensive Care Paramedic and Heads of Department (Radiology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Disease Control and Lab) to ensure compliance with evidenced base guidelines and standards.
* Clinical Responsibilities in the hospital by being actively involved in patient care to include consultation, secondary review and recommendations for Medical Referrals and Medical Evacuations as required.
* Coordinate Medical Emergencies, Medical Referrals and Medical Evacuations according to Standard Operating procedures and MERP.
* Written Reports and returns in accordance with the clients' needs.
Essential Criteria:
* Medical degree and current, unrestricted license to practise.
* Minimum ten (10) years of experience to include trauma/emergency, occupational health, family medicine and minimum 5 years leadership or management roles.
* Leadership experience in a medical setting, including remote or resource-limited environments.
* Ability to work under pressure and provide clinical guidance in complex cases.
Benefits:
* Travel allowance, flights, and accommodation provided.
* Onsite housing, meals and transport.
* Visa and work permit fully arranged and covered by the employer.
* A unique opportunity to make a real impact in remote healthcare while working with an experienced and dedicated medical team.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.