The American National Red Cross seeks a Medical Director to provide strategic clinical leadership across its humanitarian health programs. Based in Washington, DC, this role oversees medical standards for blood services, disaster health response, and health and safety training. The Medical Director develops evidence-based policies, ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, and leads clinical quality and risk management. Working in a mission-driven, collaborative culture, this leader partners with staff and volunteers nationwide to improve community health outcomes and support effective disaster response and blood donation initiatives. Provide clinical leadership and oversight for blood services, disaster health, and safety programs Develop and implement medical policies, protocols, and quality standards Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements Advise executive leadership on medical risk, safety, and program strategy Collaborate with internal teams and volunteers to support disaster and community health responses Represent the organization with external partners, regulators, and medical stakeholders Oversee clinical governance, incident review, and continuous quality improvement Support training, education, and mentorship for clinical staff and volunteers Clinical leadership Health policy and protocol development Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) Regulatory compliance (FDA, Joint Commission, state health regs) Risk management and patient safety Disaster medicine or emergency preparedness Program management Data analysis and outcomes measurement Stakeholder and regulatory agency relations Medical education and training Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Board certification in relevant medical specialty Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (MD or DO) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Experience in disaster medicine or emergency preparedness preferred
