Chief Medical Officer Iraq

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery.

We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation.

Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for medical oversight, direction, and leadership of the medical staff regarding all areas of healthcare for the project. The CMO will ensure International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. provides a comprehensive range of medical care to US government employees and contractors in Iraq. They will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care delivery in primary care, urgent care clinics, and initial emergency care services.

• Supervises all healthcare providers at Department of State clinics including but not limited to health promotion and disease prevention, health maintenance counselling and education, diagnosis and directed physical exams, emergent and annual vaccinations, and comprehensive STD testing.
• Limited chronic care which shall be limited to preexisting, diagnosed, and treated chronic conditions.
• Provides primary care but not limited to GYN, dermatology, ENT, pulmonary, neurological, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychology, and gastroenterology.
• Participate in the assessment and stabilization of patients requiring urgent or emergent care.
• Collaborate with on-site physicians, physician assistants, support staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain compliance with all project site procedures, standards, and continuing educational and mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in MASCAL exercises.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties thatecifically listed above.

• Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine.
• Full unrestricted U.S. Licensure required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Minimum 5 years’ recent experience including 6 months within the last year.
• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

• MD or DO is required. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association;
  Association of American Medical Colleges:
  Liaison Committee on Medical Education or an accrediting body…