Near Patient Physician Lead

About the role

The Near Patient Physician Lead is the in-country clinical authority and subject matter expert on the local healthcare system. The role provides clinical leadership, governance and oversight so that patients receive timely, high-quality, coordinated care while navigating local healthcare services. It acts as the main link between local clinical teams, healthcare providers and stakeholders, focusing on care coordination, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical oversight and quality: guide complex cases, support referrals, specialist consultations, hospital admissions and medical evacuations, review medical documentation, escalate risks and complaints, and monitor clinical KPIs.
• Team support: act as a clinical resource for nursing and operational teams, support recruitment, onboarding and training, help with workload prioritization, and promote collaboration across clinical, quality and operational functions.
• External relations: maintain relationships with healthcare providers and facilities, represent the organization in clinical meetings, support provider assessments and network development, and facilitate communication among all parties involved in patient care.

Required profile

• Medical doctor with at least 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Broad clinical background (General Practice, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency, ICU, etc.).
• Senior management experience in healthcare, preferably internationally or in developing countries; experience managing international medical evacuations is an advantage.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty and an unencumbered license to practice medicine in Bahrain.
• Bahrain residency permit.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Confident clinical decision-making in acute and non-acute cases.
• Leadership and team management in a matrix environment, with proven senior-level performance management.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution, client account management and business acumen.
• Time management, cultural awareness and adaptability, and flexibility for on-call duties and travel within Eurasia-Africa.