Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Overview

Chief Medical Officer

Key responsibilities

• Lead the medical and clinical functions of the organization.
• Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and quality standards.
• Oversee medical governance, patient safety, and clinical risk management.
• Supervise physicians, department heads, and other medical leaders.
• Ensure compliance with local healthcare regulations, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Review clinical outcomes, incident reports, and improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with hospital leadership on budgeting, workforce planning, and strategic growth.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management, and retention of medical staff.
• Represent the organization in meetings with regulators, partners, and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Medical degree with valid clinical background and leadership experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare leadership, preferably in hospital or large healthcare group settings.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality assurance, and healthcare compliance.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary medical teams.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience working in the Gulf region or Qatar healthcare environment is an advantage.

Preferred qualifications

• Board certification or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification.
• Experience in hospital administration, accreditation, and healthcare transformation.
• Familiarity with Qatar healthcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Pay: QAR100.00 - QAR390.00 per hour