leadership
DCSS on USNS COMFORT
Full Operating Status (FOS) Director of Clinical Support Services, USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20): Responsible for oversight and management of on board Clinical Support Services including Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Laboratory Medicine, Blood Bank, Pathology, and Microbiology; During Reduced Operating Status (ROS), regularly liaises with ROS Directors in support of maintaining DCSS areas to the maximum state of readiness including the ability to transition to FOS in five days; Responsible for planning and coordination with the Director for Medical Operations in preparation for all missions; For humanitarian assistance missions, provides direct interaction with host nation as part of subject matter exchange events; Serves as a member of the Executive Steering Committee which directly advises the Commanding Officer in the conduct of all Medical Treatment Facility Operations; Participates in quarterly USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) readiness exercises (COMFEX).
The expectation is that the selected candidate will commit to 2 years in the position. This commitment includes 20 percent of each work week dedicated to continued mission planning and training activities, with an expectation to come aboard 1-2 times per month; available for up to six month deployment when tasked; available 5 work days per quarter for COMFEX.
Interested candidates submit a Letter of Intent, current Curriculum Vitae, and a Commanding Officer’s endorsement which must include a statement acknowledging the time commitment to the platform. Please direct all queries and submit all required materials to CDR Dario P. Morgan, Director for Administration (dario dot morgan dot mil < at > ah20 dot navy dot mil / 757-444-2035) by 19 FEB 21.
DCSS Position at NMRTC Portsmouth
All details are in this document, and applications are due 19 FEB 2021:
Anesthesia Residency Director Position at NMCP
All the details are in here:
Navy Intern Specialty Leader – CDR/CAPT
This position oversees policy and administration, and advocates for over 200 PGY-1 residents annually. Applications are due 1 MAR 2021 with an anticipated start date of 1 JUN 2021. The ideal candidate will be a board certified physician, rank of CDR or greater, with a track record of excellent clinical, organizational, and leadership skills. Navy operational experience and a working knowledge of the military graduate medical education system are a plus. The expectation is the selected candidate will commit to 3 years in the position.
Please submit applications which includes letter of intent, CV, Bio, Department or Directorate letter of endorsement, Officer Service Record (OSR), Performance Summary Record (PSR), and last 3 fitness reports to CAPT Chong “Jay” Choe (contact is in the global).
Navy American College of Physicians Governor Position
CDR Mark Tschanz is turning over as ACP Governor in 2023, so there is an opening for a new Governor starting Spring of 2022. Any Internists interested should direct questions to the incumbent, CDR Tschanz (contact is in the global).
Applications are due by COB 5 FEB 2021 and should include Letter of Intent (LOI), CV, and military bio.
Female Physician Leadership Course Nominations – LCDR(s) to CDR
Who: Female Medical Corps Officers from O4 select to Junior O5
What: Interactive female leadership development
When: 3-6 MAY 2021 – note that the deadline for application submission is 31 JAN 2021
Where: Virtual, but must have command no-cost/permissive TAD orders
Why: Deliberate development of female leaders
How: Submit application package to both CDR Wendy Arnold and CAPT Charmagne Beckett (contacts are in the global)
Here is a document that provides more details:
DSS Position at NMC Camp Lejeune – O5/O6
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Surgical Services. The position is open to all Navy Medical Department officers of all Corps at the O-5/O-6 level with a professional background in surgical-related services. Interested candidates should send an e-mail to CDR Douglas Pittner, NMCCL Director of Surgical Services, (e-mail is in the global and the document below) no later than close of business (1600 EST) on Friday, 08 January 2021. Application should include a Letter of intent, CV, and One-page biography. Applicants should be available for interviews the week of January 11. See this document for more details:
Leadership Lessons of a New CO
In 2015 I unexpectedly went from being the Deputy Commander of a Joint Medical Group to being a Commander and JTF Surgeon. Here is an article I wrote then that I still believe in:
I came to JTF GTMO on September 25th as the Deputy Commander of the Joint Medical Group (JMG), but in November I was named the permanent Commander due to a policy change. Leading the JMG for the last 7 months has been an amazing experience. Here are the top leadership lessons I learned as a first-time CO:
When making decisions, consider fairness above all other factors. You’ll never keep everyone happy, so you need to make sure your decisions follow policy and are fair. You should be able to explain the rationale behind your decisions to anyone that wants or needs to know why you made them. If you can’t, you need to re-evaluate those decisions.
The overwhelming majority of your people are competent, so empower them to do their job. When people come to me with problems, my common response is, “Well what do you want to do?” Sometimes they are surprised to be asked this question, but you don’t fix problems in the front office. Your people are competent, smart, and creative, and the people on the front lines who are close to the problem are the ones most likely to come up with the best and most efficient solution.
You don’t need to know it all. Because I’ve never done the majority of the jobs in the JMG, I clearly don’t know it all. As a leader, you should never be afraid to admit that you don’t know. When you admit to your people that you don’t know something and that you rely on their knowledge and expertise, it doesn’t make you look uninformed. It reinforces to them the value they provide to both you as a leader and the mission of your unit.
Little things can mean a lot. As a senior leader, small things get magnified in their importance. Inconsequential comments now become policy setting statements. Troopers and sailors notice small details, like how your uniform looks. Finally, something as small as holding a monthly athletic competition can become a command-wide morale booster with lasting impact.
M&Ms can kill morale. No, not the candy. I’m talking about micromanagers and meetings. Read #2 above, realize your people are competent, and let them do their jobs without feeling micromanaged. In addition, by their very nature meetings are collective and, if unnecessary, they can collectively waste a ton of time. Twelve people having a non-productive meeting for 1 hour is 12 wasted hours. Only have meetings when they are necessary, and always respect your people by starting on time, sticking to a pre-established agenda, and avoiding them when they aren’t required.
Navy ACHE Regent’s Fellow Accelerator Program
If you are working toward Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), read the message below:
ACHE Superstars,
I’m writing to share with you a fantastic opportunity that will assist all those diligently working towards becoming a credentialed healthcare executive. Brought to you by the Navy RAC’s Advancement, Deckplate Education, & Local Chapter Committee, the Fellow Accelerator Program is scheduled to commence in 2021 (see attached flyer for details):
This program will help drive all potential ACHE Fellow candidates toward:
- Completing an application and achieving all requirements
- Matching candidates with Fellow mentors to complete interviews
- Participating in the Navy’s Virtual Board of Governor’s (BOG) Exam Study Forum for exam preparation
For registration, please contact LCDR Richard Bly. Please spread the word as we start on this marvelous journey of achieving our Navy Medicine goal of increasing advancement to Fellow by 20%!
LCDR Eugene Smith, Jr., MSC, FACHE
ACHE Navy Regent
DSS Position at NMRTC Camp Pendleton
NMRTC Camp Pendleton is looking for the next Director of Surgical Services. Please see the announcement and PD below. Individuals applying need PERS/Detailer clearance.
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