Chief Medical Officer

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

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Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Whether you’re working from an AECOM office or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to support the Health and Human Services (HHS) Influx Facilities. An effective and empathetic Medical Services Program is a key success factor for providing a safe and secure environment for the children while they are seeking pathway to a timely reunification. The Chief Medical Officer will be responsible for the Key Responsibilities listed below.

This role is contingent upon client award, which is expected in late summer, early fall 2023. The location is anticipated to be based at one of three possible locations: Carrizo Springs, TX; Santa Theresa, NM or Calexico, CA.

The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for managing the site doctors and advanced practice providers to provide safe, effective medical services to unaccompanied minors in accordance with evidence-based practices. Work direction alongside Medical Director to keep current with healthcare regulations, improving the clinical services, and management and guiding staff. Aid in creating an environment of just culture and team cohesiveness across all services, ensuring our medical facility operates as efficiently and effectively as possible.

About the Opportunity

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) historically cares for Unaccompanied Children (UC) crossing into the United States. As required by the Flores Settlement Agreement, ORR must deliver safe, child-friendly care for these children. ORR needs a trusted partner to manage and provide a full spectrum of services. To achieve ORR’s objectives, AECOM has partnered with industry leading firms to create TeamCARE.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work jointly with the Medical Director to ensure smooth, cohesive operations amongst all medical services, ensuring the highest possible quality of patient care
• Develop and implement site medical policies and procedures
• Provide Medical direction and oversight of all site's medical operations
• Vet, train and orient new site providers on site operations and expectations
• Ensuring all workers are updated on changes in medical policies and procedures
• Seek ways to continually improve the site’s clinical services, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible.
• Being responsible for the performance of medical providers under your supervision
• Make sure the staff adheres to and follows all safety standards and site regulations
• Ensuring patients receive the highest standard of medical care
• Responsible for reviewing provider candidates
• Liaise between site administration and governmental organizations
• Understanding of trauma-informed care for the pediatric population
• Create and engage all medical providers in daily operations and clinical care
• Champion the delive