Leadership
Director of Surgical Services at Portsmouth
Interested candidates should submit (preferably via e-mail) a letter of intent, one-page biography, copies of the three most recent FITREPs, and a CV by 08 Dec 2023 to:
ET1 Neill Dixon
NMCP DSS Administrative Assistant
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
neill.s.dixon.mil@health.mil
(757) 953-3051
All applicants must have Detailer clearance to apply.
Virtual interviews will be scheduled in December 2023 with an anticipated transition in the spring of 2024.
Director of Surgical Services at Lejeune
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is accepting applications for the position of Director of Surgical Services (DSS). The DSS position is open to Navy Medical Department officers of all Corps at the O-5/O-6 level with a professional background in surgical related services. Individuals not already in the local commuting area should discuss their interest with their detailer and will need to be available for a 2024 PCS move in anticipation of a three-year assignment. Inquiries and/or application materials should be sent to CAPT Jamie Fitch, Director of Surgical Services. All application materials including Letter of intent, CV, and one-page biography, must be received by close of business (1600 EST) on Friday, 08 December 2023.
Director of Professional Education at San Diego
NMCSD, Director of Professional Education– The Director of NMCSD requests qualified candidates for the NMCSD Director of Professional Education position. Candidates must have sufficient post-graduate experience and documented academic achievement with a working knowledge of ACGME requirements. Candidates will have a track record of broad superior performance in both clinical and educational leadership positions. Candidates must hold a current medical license and board certification in any specialty. The desired report date is NLT than June 2024.
Ideal candidate is a senior Navy Medical Corps active-duty physician (rank O-5 or above recommended), with leadership skills and a passion for professional education. DPE is a full-time position, but it is encouraged to maintain clinical skills on a part-time basis (incumbent is 0.1 FTE clinical). Interviews will be in January 2024. Please review the attached vacancy announcement for qualification attributes associated with position.
Nomination Package Requirements: Letter of Intent, CV, Bio, three most recent FITREPs and Specialty Leader endorsement. Questions regarding availability for assignment should be directed to the specific detailer. For questions, contact current Director: CAPT Gene Lujan.
Fully completed nomination packages will be emailed to Elina Ly NLT 1600 PST Friday, 08 December 2023.
Mental Health Leadership Opportunities at NMC Portsmouth
Here are the opportunities for the Director and Associate Director positions for Mental Health at NMC Portsmouth. All applicants MUST have Detailer clearance to apply.
NMC Camp Lejeune Professional Education, Director (DPE) – 1 JUL 2024
NMCCL, Professional Education Director – Director NMCCL requests qualified candidates for the NMCCL Professional Education Director position. Candidates must have sufficient post-graduate experience and documented academic achievement with a working knowledge of ACGME requirements. Candidates will have a track record of broad superior performance in both clinical and educational leadership positions. Candidates must hold a current medical license and board certification in any specialty. The desired report date is NLT than July 2024.
Ideal candidate is a senior Navy Medical Corps active-duty physician (rank O-5 or above recommended), with leadership skills and a passion for professional education. DPE is a full-time position, but it is encouraged to maintain clinical skills on a part-time basis (incumbent is 0.2 FTE clinical). Interviews will be in November. Please review the attached vacancy announcement for qualification attributes associated with position.
Nomination Package Requirements: CV, Bio, Letter of Intent, three most recent FITREPs and Specialty Leader endorsement. Questions regarding availability for assignment should be directed to the specific detailer. For questions, contact current Director: CDR Dinchen “Dink” Jardine.
Fully completed nomination packages will be emailed to CDR Dink Jardine NLT 1200 EST Friday, 10 November 2023.
Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute (JMESI) – CAPSTONE for MHS Leaders Course
Who: Senior Medical Officers (O-6, O-6 selects or high-potential O-5 officers who are on track for executive medicine)
What: Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute (JMESI) – CAPSTONE for MHS Leaders Course
When: Nov 13-16, 2023 (Virtual – only 6 seats for Medical Corps)
Course Description: The Capstone Course is designed to be a pinnacle event for recently assigned senior military treatment facility commanders, lead agents, and senior medical department officers in key staff positions who will benefit from exposure to and familiarity with entities that shape the MHS. The course provides participants with exposure to the operations of the various organizations within the Department of Defense, pertinent congressional staffs, and the offices of the three Surgeons General. Participation in the Capstone Course will enhance the understanding of how national healthcare policies are formed, and by whom, and how they are implemented and put into operation.
Additional details and objectives can be found here:
https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Education-and-Training/LEADS/JMESI
Prospective applicants should send a CV, BIO and Rank, Name, Current position, Work address, Work phone and Email address to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1600 EST, Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute – Intermediate Executive Skills Course – 16-19 OCT 2023 (Virtual)
Who: O3 (LT)/O4 (LCDR) MHS personnel serving in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA MTF
What: JMESI Intermediate Executive Skills Course (IESC)(Medical Corps is limited to 7-8 seats)
When: October 16-19, 2023 (VIRTUAL)
Where: JKO online modules and virtual platform learning with instructors located at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Course Description: The Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute Intermediate Executive Skills Course (JMESI-IES) provides education and training on leadership and management skills necessary to successfully serve in an intermediate-level leadership position within a DHA medical treatment facility (MTF). The course is designed to facilitate the attainment of selected Joint Medical Executive Skills core competencies as identified by a Tri-Service review board of MHS senior leaders.
The course consists of 14 web-based training (WBT) modules available through Joint Knowledge Online (https://jkodirect.jten.mil) followed by a 4-day live, web-based video conference course hosted on Adobe Connect or MS Teams. MUST complete the pre-course prior to the course commencing. Nominees MUST be in a “virtual TAD” status and exempt from other duties for the course.
More information here: https://www.health.mil/Training-Center/LEADS/Intermediate-Executive-Skills
Prospective Medical Corps applicants should email name/rank, position title, work address, email address and work/cell phone to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1600 Friday, July 28, 2023. Applicants from other Corps can contact their Corps Chief’s Office.
141st Interagency Institute for Federal Health Leaders – 18-29 SEP 2023
Who: Senior Medical Officers tracking toward Executive Medicine (O6 preferred, senior O5 acceptable)
What: 141st Interagency Institute for Federal Health Leaders (Medical Corps is limited to 2-3 seats)
When: September 18-29, 2023 (In-person). Sessions are scheduled from 0800-1700 daily.
Where: Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington DC (centrally funded by NML&PDC)
Uniform: The uniform is Khaki’s daily aside from SBD required for opening day, embassy visit and graduation day.
Course Description: The purpose of the Interagency Institute for Health Leaders is to provide an opportunity for the seasoned, practicing federal health professional to examine current issues in health care policy and management and to explore their potential impact on the federal health care system. The faculty maximizes the learning experience by presenting materials resulting from research and experience, as well as examples and case studies from the contemporary national health policy decision-making process. Funding details will be provided for selected applicants.
Prospective Medical Corps applicants should send a CV and BIO along in an email that includes rank/name, current position, work address, contact phone number and work email address to CAPT Shauna O’Sullivan NLT 1600 EST Thursday, August 3, 2023. Officers from other Corps can contact their Corps Chief’s Office.
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