Chief Medical Officer job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Chief Medical Officer job summary
Our not-for-profit health centre is in immediate need of a Chief Medical Officer to join our C-level executive team. We’re looking for an MD with at least 10 years’ clinical experience who can handle the patient-facing responsibilities as deftly and efficiently as the administrative aspects of the role. The ideal candidate will need approval from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as well as our Board of Directors. You will join a compassionate and forward-thinking health team that focuses first and foremost on patient care. We treat all manner of patients with a focus on emergency care and surgical intervention.
Chief Medical Officer responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Devote half of your workday to treating patients in a clinical setting and the other half to administrative responsibilities
- Cooperate with the executive team to initiate procedures, regulations and programs to benefit our patients and support our health centre fiscally
- Assume responsibility for our clinical services
- Monitor clinical performance and find ways to improve it both administratively and clinically
- Institute a behavioural framework for all healthcare providers at our clinical services locations
- Create benchmarks for key performance indicators
- Train, motivate and oversee all healthcare providers and support staff
Chief Medical Officer qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Valid vocational registration in good standing
- 10+ years’ clinical experience in a hospital setting
- 4+ years’ experience in a middle management or executive role
- Experience with clinical risk management and safety protocols
- Willingness to adhere to all in-house and legal regulations
- Familiarity with EHR and EMR records systems
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
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