Job Description: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Volunteer
Organization: Global Outreach Doctors (GoDocs)
Location: Virtual, USA based applicants only
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
About the Organization
Global Outreach Doctors is a humanitarian medical nonprofit committed
to delivering life-saving healthcare to vulnerable populations worldwide.
Through volunteer medical professionals, strategic partnerships, and
community-based initiatives, we provide critical medical care in crisis
zones, underserved communities, and regions affected by natural
disasters, conflict, and displacement.
GoDocs believes that the strength of our organization comes from the
diversity of our people and perspectives. We are committed to building
an inclusive leadership team that reflects the communities we serve. We
strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ professionals, to
apply.
The 501(c)(3) public charity is supported by 600 volunteers worldwide.
Over the past 12 years, GoDocs has completed 50 medical missions in
regions including Ukraine, Iraq, the Syria border, Nepal, Mexico, Ethiopia,
Lesvos, Bangladesh, Puerto Rico, Kenya, the DRC, Turkey, Poland,
Panama, the Philippines, Colombia, Ecuador, Grenada, Jamaica, and the
USA
Position Summary
The Volunteer Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is the senior clinical leader
of the organization is based in the USA, responsible for overseeing the
medical vision, quality of care, and safety of all clinical operations and
programs. The CMO ensures that services are evidence-based, culturally
sensitive, and delivered to the highest ethical and professional standards.
This role is both strategic and operational, involving remote leadership of
the country director and medical teams in the field as well as shaping
long-term organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Leadership & Strategy
* Define and implement the organization’s medical vision and
strategy in alignment with its mission.
* Provide clinical leadership for global operations, ensuring programs
are effective, sustainable, and impactful.
* Oversee medical policies, protocols, and standards of care to
ensure best practices across all programs.
Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance
* Ensure medical programs meet international humanitarian and
public health standards. * Establish systems for monitoring, evaluation, and continuous
improvement of healthcare delivery.
* Lead risk management and medical ethics oversight.
Program Oversight & Deployment
* Supervise medical response efforts in emergencies, including
conflict zones, natural disasters, and refugee crises.
* Support recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteer
healthcare professionals.
* Ensure medical supply chains, telemedicine, and field operations are
safe, efficient, and effective.
Collaboration & Representation
* Represent the organization in coalitions, conferences, and with
international health bodies.
* Build and maintain partnerships with NGOs, governments, UN
agencies, and academic institutions.
Team Development & Mentorship
* Lead and mentor a global team of physicians, nurses, paramedics,
mental health providers, and allied health professionals.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, resilience, and excellence in field
operations. * Support volunteer engagement and professional development
initiatives.
Qualifications
* Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) with active board
certification in a relevant specialty.
* Minimum 10 years of clinical experience, including leadership in
humanitarian, global health, or emergency medicine settings.
* Proven experience in crisis response (e.g., war zones, disaster relief,
epidemic outbreaks).
* Strong knowledge of global health systems, humanitarian principles,
and international medical protocols.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-cultural
management skills.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
* Advanced degree in Public Health, Global Health, or Health
Administration (MPH, MSc, MBA, etc.).
* Experience with nonprofit management, medical research, or health
policy.
* Resilient, adaptable, and committed to serving vulnerable
populations.
Compensation & Benefits
* Volunteer position with high regard for the candidate's availability
Flexible commitment and limited schedule.
* Karmic pay back
* Opportunities for professional development and global
engagement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
If you are USA based, passionate about humanitarian medicine and
believe you have the skills to thrive in this role―even if your experience
doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement―we encourage you to
apply.
GoDocs believes that the strength of our organization comes from the
diversity of our people and perspectives. We are committed to building
an inclusive leadership team that reflects the communities we serve. We
strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ professionals, to
apply.
Please email your cover letter and CV (in PDF format only) to
info@GlobalOutreachDoctors.org
More info at: GlobalOutreachDoctors.org
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