PPA Clinical Readiness Program Coordinator | Massachusetts

PPA Clinical Readiness Program Coordinator

Overview of the Role

The PPA Clinical Readiness Program Coordinator will support the development and early implementation of the Clinical Readiness Pathway, a component of Massachusetts’ 2024 Physician Pathway Act (PPA). The PPA establishes an alternative licensure pathway that allows internationally trained physicians (ITPs) with prior independent practice experience abroad to obtain a limited license and practice under mentorship at a participating healthcare facility, without repeating a U.S.-based residency.

During the first six months, the Coordinator will focus on coordinating the design and development of the training curriculum and Clinical Readiness Pathway program, working closely with partner organizations and subject matter experts. During the second six months, the Coordinator will transition to supporting day-to-day implementation of the program, including cohort coordination and ongoing partner engagement. The Coordinator will help ensure participants are guided through credential review, clinical readiness training, and application support as they prepare to enter patient-care roles across the Commonwealth.

Job Title: PPA Clinical Readiness Program Coordinator

Position Type: Part-time (flexible hours, up to 20 hours/week), 1-year contract

Location: Hybrid, Massachusetts-based

Reports To: ABN’s Director of Programs

Works Closely With: This role collaborates day-to-day with the PPA Special Medical Advisor

Starting Date: August/September 2026

Compensation Range: $30,000 to $35,000 based on experience

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1 — Curriculum & Program Development (Months 1–6)

Work closely with the PPA Special Medical Advisor to engage ITPs and participating healthcare institutions to support the design and development of a clinical readiness curriculum that prepares ITPs to enter patient-care roles in Massachusetts under the PPA.
Assist in conducting research on national standards of practice for medical licensure and alternative licensure pathways, what ITPs will need to practice medicine in a U.S. setting, to inform the development of the PPA Clinical Readiness Program.
Help establish the program’s operational structure, timelines, and materials in preparation for launch, working alongside the Medical Consultant, Certification Program Manager, and Employer Engagement Coordinator.
Identify and engage vocational medical ESOL training providers (and other preparatory components), to ensure the curriculum builds the language, communication, and cultural competencies needed for patient care.
Track development milestones and maintain organized documentation to support a smooth transition into program implementation.

Phase 2 — Program Implementation (Months 7–12)

Coordinate cohort enrollment and progression for internationally trained physicians (ITPs) entering the Clinical Readiness Pathway, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
Support qualified ITPs in completing their employment applications to participating healthcare institutions and their limited medical license applications to the Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM).
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for participating healthcare facilities and stakeholders, helping sustain clinical partnerships throughout program delivery.
Provide logistical support for the delivery of vocational medical ESOL and clinical readiness training components in partnership with participating providers.
Monitor participant progress and help troubleshoot issues affecting enrollment, retention, or service delivery, escalating as needed.

Goals for Year One

A fully designed and vetted Clinical Readiness Pathway curriculum, developed in partnership with the Medical Consultant and participating healthcare institutions.
An operational program infrastructure, timelines, materials, and partnership agreements, ready to support cohort enrollment.
A first cohort of internationally trained physicians (ITPs) successfully enrolled and progressing through the Clinical Readiness Pathway.
Strengthened, documented relationships with participating healthcare facilities and program partners that can sustain the pathway beyond year one.

There is potential for this role to convert to a full-time position as the program becomes established and needs grow.

Required Qualifications

Background in healthcare workforce development, or organizational/program management in a healthcare setting.
Familiarity with the Physician Pathway Act, medical credentialing, or alternative licensure pathways for internationally trained physicians (ITPs).
Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including healthcare administrators and medical professionals.
Experience working with skilled immigrant job seekers or other diverse populations, with an understanding of the systemic barriers faced by foreign-trained professionals.
Strong organizational, coordination, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Public Administration (MPA).

Independent contractors and MPH/MPA graduate students are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Maddy Crudele, Program Specialist, at info@africanbn.org, with the subject line “PPA Clinical Readiness Program Coordinator Application.” Applications are due by July 31, 2026.

About African Bridge Network (ABN)

African Bridge Network is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that helps internationally trained immigrant professionals — particularly in healthcare — rebuild their careers in the U.S. through credential navigation, professional development, and pathways into their fields of expertise.

About the Physician Pathway Act (PPA)

Signed into law in November 2024, the Massachusetts Physician Pathway Act creates a first-in-the-nation licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians (ITPs) with prior independent practice experience abroad. It removes the U.S. residency requirement, allowing eligible ITPs to obtain a limited license and practice under mentorship at a participating healthcare facility, addressing physician shortages while requiring at least three years of service in underserved Massachusetts communities in exchange for full licensure. ABN and the MIRA Coalition are leading implementation of the Act’s workforce development components, including the Clinical Readiness Pathway, which this role supports.

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