Medical Director (Bilingual) | Medellín, Colombia

Adecco Colombia S A; Medellín; Hybrid; COP 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Elempleo invites applications for Medical Director in Medellín, Colombia. The role leads clinical excellence, oversees medical operations, and supports growth for a bilingual international healthcare group.

The ideal candidate is an MD with active registration, strong leadership, English at least B2, and a track record in clinical governance and patient safety. Hybrid work and a full-time indefinite contract offered.

Qualifications

• MD with active professional registration.
• Advanced English proficiency (minimum B2, preferred C1).
• Recent clinical practice experience.
• Experience leading physicians, clinical teams, or healthcare operations.
• Solid understanding of healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight.
• Ensure compliance with quality, patient safety, and clinical standards.
• Support physician recruitment, onboarding, and development.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership on operational and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in direct patient care when required.
• Drive continuous improvement and organizational growth.

Skills

Advanced English

Leadership

Clinical governance

Medical leadership

Patient safety

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Job description

Medical Director (Bilingual) | Medellín, Colombia

Are you a physician with strong leadership skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to thrive in a growing international healthcare environment?

We are seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical excellence, oversee medical operations, and support the expansion of a healthcare organization that serves both local and international patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight.
• Ensure compliance with quality, patient safety, and clinical standards.
• Support physician recruitment, onboarding, and development.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership on operational and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in direct patient care when required.
• Drive continuous improvement and organizational growth.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) with active professional registration.
• Advanced English proficiency (minimum B2, preferred C1).
• Recent clinical practice experience.
• Experience leading physicians, clinical teams, or healthcare operations.
• Solid understanding of healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical governance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Background

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Clinical Operations
• Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety
• Private Healthcare Organizations

What We Are Looking For

We value professionals who demonstrate:

• Integrity and strong ethical standards
• Long-term commitment and stability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Patient-centered leadership
• Ability to build, improve, and scale healthcare operations

Location: Medellín, Colombia

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time, Indefinite Term