Near Patient Physician Lead

About the role

The Near Patient Physician Lead acts as the in-country clinical authority and subject matter expert on the local healthcare system. The role provides clinical leadership, governance and oversight so that patients receive timely, high-quality, coordinated care while navigating local healthcare services. It is the main link between local clinical teams, healthcare providers and stakeholders, supporting care coordination, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical oversight and quality: give clinical guidance and supervision for complex cases, support referrals, specialist consultations, hospital admissions and medical evacuations, take part in case reviews, review medical documentation for quality and compliance, escalate clinical risks and complaints, support quality investigations and corrective actions, and monitor clinical KPIs.
• Team support and collaboration: act as a clinical resource for nursing and operational teams, support recruitment, onboarding, training and professional development, help with workload prioritization and case management, take part in stakeholder meetings and promote collaboration across clinical, quality and operational functions.
• External relations: maintain relationships with healthcare providers and facilities, represent the organization in clinical meetings, support provider assessments, quality reviews and network development, and facilitate communication among all parties involved in patient care.

Required profile

• Medical doctor with at least 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Broad clinical background in primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care or related specialties.
• Leadership experience within healthcare settings and experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• International healthcare experience preferred; experience in medical evacuations and healthcare operations is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Problem-solving, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and in matrix environments, with effective prioritization and time management.