Last Mile Health (Tiyatien Health) Medical Director, Southeastern Region Job Vacancy in Grand Gedeh County, Liberia

About
Tiyatien Health

1. Work with and supervise the Associate Medical
   Director for Program Design in the program design process, including:
1. Identifying needed medical interventions for
   Tiyatien Health
2. Conducting literature reviews to understand
   the current state-of-the-art in a given field
3. Development of logical frameworks and success
   indicators for planned interventions
4. Drafting protocols and curricula to deploy
   interventions in TH’s community health or facility-based programs
2. Serve as a member of the senior leadership
   team and lead discussion regarding long-term program strategy
3. Review and approve all clinical practices or
   protocols at Tiyatien Health.

1. Supervise the Tiyatien Health M&E
   Director to measure program impact and patient outcomes and generate
   feedback to address gaps or areas of concern.
2. Conduct regular observation of all Tiyatien
   Health staff delivering care in the community or facility to ensure
   quality of care.
3. On a monthly basis, conduct meetings with the
   Country Director and each of TH’s program directors to review data and
   discuss emerging concerns in quality of care, consistency of
   implementation, etc.

1. Oversee the clinical work of all medical staff
   at Tiyatien Health, providing coaching, mentorship, and other support as
   needed.
2. Develop standardized trainings and orientations
   to ensure all newly-hired Liberian and international clinical staff meet
   TH standards of care.
3. Regularly spend time rounding or doing
   fieldwork with TH clinical staff to monitor performance and provide
   informal coaching.

1. With support from the Associate Medical
   Director, forge relationships with medical professionals, fellowships, and
   other sources of clinical support in the United States and around the
   world in order to attract full- or part-time medical talent to the
   organization.
2. In collaboration with the Director of National
   Partnerships and the Boston-Based Director of Development, support TH’s
   relationships with the Liberian Government and the Ministry of Health, NGO
   partners, donors, and other organizations.
3. Provide clinical and technical guidance to the
   National Partnerships team in support of Tiyatien Health’s policy advocacy
   and technical assistance to the Ministry of the Health.

1. Advise the Director of Operations and the
   Program Directors in the selection, procurement, and distribution of all
   medical supplies and commodities, ensuring quality, appropriateness, and
   correct storage of all items.
2. Assist the management team in ensuring the
   health of all Tiyatien Health employees, including by developing safety
   protocols and standards, monitoring sick or injured staff, and providing
   guidance in emergency situations.

1. As a senior member of the staff, model
   Tiyatien Health’s values and serve as an example of generosity,
   responsibility, judgment, competence and leadership.
2. Adhere to the organization’s financial,
   behavior, and ethics policies.

• Medical doctor with at least 2 years of
  post-graduate training and/or clinical experience
• Experience providing emergency obstetric care
  strongly preferred; experience in a tropical disease setting required;
• Written and spoken English proficiency
  required
• 2 years of experience in managing projects and
  supervising teams across multiple sites, including developing and managing
  strategies, work plans, performance metrics and budgets
• Prior work experience in resource-poor
  settings especially in rural and/or knowledge of primary health care
  systems;
• Strong communication, organizational,
  computer, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and take
  initiative
• Ability to work under pressure, handle
  multiple assignments, prioritize work flow, adapt to fluctuating workload,
  and meet deadlines
• Commitment to health care and social justice
  issues
• Generosity of spirit, sensitivity/diplomacy,
  and willingness to make sacrifices in service of the mission
• Genuinely enjoys working with a casual and
  diverse but high-performing team.

1. Cover letter, including an expression of interest: In your own words, explain
   why you want to work with Tiyatien Health. What is it about the position
   that interests you? Why are you the right person for the role?
2. Curriculum Vitae, including three professional references
   (should be current or former employers)