Medical Director

Hillside Health Care International is a non-profit collaborative health clinic located in the Southern Toledo district of Belize. Hillside is a multidisciplinary primary care clinic, providing therapy, medicine, nursing, public health, and pharmacy services. Hillside provides home health services to homebound members of the community, mobile clinic into remote villages, and a primary clinic.  In addition to health services, Hillside provides year round global health experiences for students from all over the globe in the professions of physical therapy, medicine, PA, NP, pharmacy, and public health.  The Medical Director is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director.

The Medical Director has primary responsibility for the provision of patient care and the educational program for Medical, Physician Assistant, and Pharmacy students. This position works in close collaboration with the Clinic Director regarding all aspects of the provision of services, clinical, and educational programs. The Medical Director maintains a supportive, professional, and collaborative leadership role with all other Directors, volunteers, staff and Board of Directors. Required SkillsExcellent oral and written English communication skillsLicensed primary care physician in country of origin, qualified for licensure in BelizeExperience and skills precepting studentsInternational healthcare experience is desirable.

Leadership and administrative experience is desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail. Experience using video conferencing a plus. Desirable SkillsAbility to practice in a diverse generalist settingInterdisciplinary team experienceExperience in rural and/or underserved health care settingsEffective written, verbal, and electronic communication skillsSupervision and performance evaluation of support staff. Good public speaking skillsBenefitsLiving expense stipend with housing assistanceHousing is available for the Medical Director and their family, if applicable4 weeks vacation per yearVisa, work permit, and licensing processing costs and assistance