Job Description

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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