leadership
CDRs Who Want to Make CAPT Should Consider the 3rd MLG Surgeon Billet!
The 3rd MLG Surgeon position in Okinawa is still open. It was originally advertised in this post and a position description is here, and it is still available. Historically, excellent performance in senior USMC leadership positions has led to promotion to O6, so any CDRs out there should strongly consider applying for this position. I’d even apply if I was a senior LCDR. It is due to be filled in summer 2017. Contact your Detailer if you are interested.
Assistant Inspector General for Medical Matters Position – O6 Only
This position is described in full in this position description. It will be available this summer with the expectation of a face-to-face turnover with the incumbent in July/August timeframe. The position is located at the Washington Navy Yard. O6 is required and post-command is preferred. The POC for those interested is in the position description.
FY17 Senior Executive Medicine Slate Released
Congrats to all the officers who were slated to these senior leadership positions:
CNO’s Navy Leader Development Framework 2017
Here is the CNO’s Navy Leader Development Framework 2017. The most relevant portion for us is Appendix 2, found on page 12, as it highlights some things you should try to do as you progress in your career, like advanced degrees (Naval Postgraduate School, War College) and JPME I.
Director of Mental Health Position at NMCP – O5/O6
The Director for Mental Health (DMH) has oversight of a full range of clinical services through two Departments: Mental Health (inpatient and outpatient), and the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP). The DMH ensures the delivery of high quality and safe mental health care at 11 separate geographic locations that include the Medical Center, 7 branch medical clinics and 3 SARP locations. Specialty services include Warrior Recovery PTSD and TBI programs, Intensive Outpatient and Crisis Stabilization programs, Child and Family Services, Tele-Behavioral Health Services, Fleet Embedded Mental Health, and Continuing Psychiatric Care for severely mentally ill active duty members receiving a medical board. The SARP program offers all levels of treatment, and is dual diagnosis capable with 72 beds for residential care. The 2 Inpatient Psychiatric Wards have a combined 32 inpatient beds and average 136 admissions per month.
The DMH provides operational and strategic oversight for the behavioral health of service members and their families in the Tidewater area and works in close association with medical leaders in the Tidewater Military Health System that includes Fort Eustis, and Langley AFB. In addition, the DMH continually works to improve the support the Directorate for Mental Health provides to shore and operational commands through assessment, fitness for duty evaluations, treatment, consultation, and education. Finally, the DMH collaborates with two Program Directors, managing three nationally accredited doctoral-level training programs: a psychiatric residency program, a psychology internship, and a psychology post-doctoral fellowship, and ensures the availability of well-qualified faculty and highly relevant training rotations.
The Directorate staff consists of approximately 360 personnel (active duty, General Schedule, and contractor). The Director is a full voting member of the Command Executive Board, and participates in the governance of hospital operations. While the DMH position requires full-time participation, it is expected that the Director will be involved on a limited/part-time basis in patient care, typically as a Licensed Independent Practitioner. The position is open to Navy Medical Department officers of all Corps at the O-5/O-6 level whose professional education and training would place them within the Directorate of Mental Health. The individual selected will be expected to formally assume the responsibilities of DMH in the summer of 2017. Individuals not already resident in the Tidewater area will need to be available for Permanent Change of Station orders in anticipation of a 3-year assignment.
The preferred candidate must meet the following standards:
- A track record of broad superior performance in both clinical and leadership positions;
- Effective interpersonal communication, and collaboration skills;
- Proven ability to function in operational and academic settings and to guide staff in meeting clinical competency and program accreditation standards;
- Superior military bearing.
Interested candidates should submit (preferably via e-mail) a letter of intent, CV, BIO, PRIMS Data and Letters of Recommendation (no more than three total) no later than COB February 03, 2017 to:
CAPT Shannon Johnson, MSC, USN
Director, Mental Health
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
620 John Paul Jones Circle
Portsmouth, VA 23708
(e-mail address is in the global address book)
Director of Medical Services Position at NMC Portsmouth – O5/O6 Position
Director of Medical Services at NMC Portsmouth will be vacated in spring/summer 2017. To be eligible to apply, members must already be at NMCP or up for orders and must coordinate with their Detailer/Specialty Leader.
The qualified officer should be a CDR or CAPT, have senior leadership experience, and a keen understanding for the governance of hospital operations. Interested candidates should submit via e-mail a letter of intent, CV, BIO, PRIMS data, and their last three fitreps or letters of recommendation (no more than three total) no later than 1 FEB 2017 to Ms. Carley Schneider (e-mail address can be found in the global address book).
The position description is here:
Navy Medicine East Chief Medical Officer – O6
Here is the position description for the Navy Medicine East CMO. This is an O-6 position. Nominees should be prepared to be in the Tidewater region in April/May 2017 timeframe for turnover. Interested parties should submit their CV/BIO/LOI/OSR/PSR and last 3 fitreps to their Specialty Leader by 4 Jan 2017 for consideration.
Deputy Chief of the Medical Corps Position – O6 Only
Here is the announcement for the Deputy Chief of the Medical Corps position. It is available spring/summer 2017. Interested officers need to submit their CV, military bio, letter of intent, OSR, PSR, and last three fitreps to the Medical Corps Chief’s Office at BUMED by 19 DEC. Applicants need Detailer/Specialty Leader concurrence and must be able to PCS to BUMED in the above time frame.
Call for Nominees for 2017 MHS Female Physician Leadership Course
BLUF: Seeking Navy Medicine nominations for the 2017 MHS Female Leadership Course
NOMINATION DUE DATE: 19 DEC 2016, 0730 EST (e-mail POC details contained in this document)
COURSE DATES: 27-29 MAR 2016 at Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ) in Falls Church, VA
FUNDING SOURCE: Attendee’s assigned command (BUMED does not fund)
COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:
- MHS Female Physician Leadership Course Nomination Form
- Attestation Letter
- Nominee’s Personal Statement
- Nominee’s CV
- CO endorsement letter
Point of Contact: POC information is in this document
Navy Medicine,
On behalf of the Navy Medical Corps Chief’s Office and the Council for Female Physician Recruitment and Retention, we are AGAIN excited to offer this opportunity to your rising Navy Physician Female Leaders. The MHS Female Physician Leadership Course is offered to 100 service women across the Military Health System. Please share this information widely.
100 Attendees will be competitively selected from across the Military Health System and there will be 30 seats available to female Navy Medicine physicians. Attendees (and ranked alternates) will be selected by the Medical Corps Chief’s Office. Please review attached nomination form, course details, and attendee criteria. A complete nomination packet is due by the start of business (0730 EST) 19 DEC 2016.
The course is open to all LCDRs (including selects) and CDRs with < 2 years in grade. Residents, civilians, and Reservists are also eligible. Nominees may be self-nominated or nominated by any peer or colleague, however, all will require their Commanding Officer’s endorsement.
This is a leadership development course and simply having the potential for leadership is reason enough to consider nomination. Simply represent your nominee enthusiastically, and let the selection committee make the final decision. Please see nomination form for further guidance.
For nominees unable to attain a CO endorsement, an endorsement letter must be signed by the approval authority for travel/funding.
OIC Opportunities
Here is the list of OIC opportunities to go along with this post/announcement:
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