Medical Director Community Health Aide Program

About the role

The Medical Director for the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) at Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) in Anchorage, Alaska, plays a pivotal role in shaping workforce development, clinical excellence, and educational quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to align workforce capabilities with organizational goals, program priorities, and statewide standards.
• Serve as the collaborating physician for CHAP instructors and APPs, ensuring clinical competency through chart reviews, case consultations, and professional oversight.
• Provide leadership in instruction, quality assurance, curriculum development, and competency systems design to support both classroom and virtual learning environments.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or relevant specialty.
• Experience in healthcare administration and/or clinical leadership.
• Strong commitment to Alaska Native and American Indian health and cultural competency.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proven track record of success in clinical practice and leadership roles.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of Alaska Native and American Indian healthcare needs.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strategic planning and implementation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with incentive opportunity.
• Guaranteed student loan repayment.
• 6.5 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks CME, and 11 holidays per year.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• $6,000/year CME allowance.
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer match.
• Paid malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous sign-on bonus.
• Free onsite gym and discounted access to the Alaska Pacific University fitness center.

Pay

• Competitive salary with incentive opportunity.

Schedule

• Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.