World Wheelchair Rugby is seeking a voluntary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to provide strategic leadership and expert medical advice across wheelchair rugby.
Reporting to the Secretary General (or a board-appointed director), the CMO will be appointed by the Board of Directors at the conclusion of interviews, with appointments reviewed on a four-year Paralympic cycle. The role requires an estimated commitment of 3–4 hours per month, with limited travel (expenses covered where required). The CMO will not provide individual medical treatment but will advise on medical, anti-doping, athlete welfare, classification, and competition medical standards, chair the Medical Advisory Group (MAG), and support WWR’s commitment to WADA compliance and best practice in athlete welfare. Applicants must be qualified medical practitioners with knowledge of anti-doping in sport and strong coordination and communication skills; experience in Paralympic sport, TUE assessment, or sporting bodies is desirable.
How to apply: Submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria via email to Joe Elliott at the WWR Office (office@worldwheelchair.rugby) no later than Friday 27 March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview. For further information or to explore alternative opportunities within the Medical Advisory Group or anti-doping work, contact the WWR Office or visit https://worldwheelchair.rugby.
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