Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Medical Director hereby shall: 1. Provide medical control and medical direction as defined in a. 7 NMAC 27.3.9 Medical Direction b. AZ Legislation-Chapter 21.1, Art.1, Sec. 36-2202 c. IHS Manual Part 3, Chapter 17 2. Provide medical guidance and consultation to all sections of the Department; may assist in contract and/or policy reviews; 3. Act as a Medical Liaison for the Department with Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, 638 Health Care Facilities, and neighboring entities as requested; 4. Obtain and acquire Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenses for those Department field offices unable by law to obtain their own DEA license by start of contract and maintain those DEA licenses throughout term of contract. Assist those Department field offices allowed by law to hold their own field office DEA license with maintenance of those DEA licenses for duration of contract. In similar fashion, ensure DEA licensure at the time of opening of any new field offices and though the duration of contract. Assist in overseeing medication and controlled substances inventory management by reviewing policies, and redesign as needed to create a system to ensure adherence to DEA policies;
