Hiring organization: International SOS
Job location: Iraq
Requisition Number: 47078
Chief Medical Officer - Iraq
International SOS has an excellent position for a medical doctor (holding a tertiary degree in Emergency Medicine) to join their International SOS medical team located at the Basra clinic in Iraq.
Projected Start date - 8th February 2024 (subject to application of work permit)
Rotation - 6 weeks on duty followed by 6 weeks off duty
An excellent day rate in USdollars is offered and applies to on duty days only.
Economy flights, accommodation coupled with all the necessary remote site insurances are provided.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The position is for a Chief Medical Officer, who will be responsible for the overall medical management and clinical oversight of all medical staff based at the International SOS Clinic In Basra. This facility provides primary and emergency health care services through the development of a quality focused general practice environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Requisition Number: 47078
Chief Medical Officer - Iraq
International SOS has an excellent position for a medical doctor (holding a tertiary degree in Emergency Medicine) to join their International SOS medical team located at the Basra clinic in Iraq.
Projected Start date - 8th February 2024 (subject to application of work permit)
Rotation - 6 weeks on duty followed by 6 weeks off duty
An excellent day rate in USdollars is offered and applies to on duty days only.
Economy flights, accommodation coupled with all the necessary remote site insurances are provided.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The position is for a Chief Medical Officer, who will be responsible for the overall medical management and clinical oversight of all medical staff based at the International SOS Clinic In Basra. This facility provides primary and emergency health care services through the development of a quality focused general practice environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Primarily responsible for the provision of primary health services and emergency response management at the medical facility.
Provide clinic leadership to the medical team
Assist the Basra International SOS Clinic Manager in the maintenance, selection and control of the medical equipment and supplies available in the clinic.
Directly responsible to review and respond to any medical complaints which arise using the International SOS procedure guidelines.
To attend required meeting with the HSE department and attend all meetings to which invited by the client on an ad-hoc basis.
To support the Clinic Manager in submitting all required reports.
To ensure mandatory weekly Emergency Response Drills are conducted at the facility and that compliance reports are submitted thereafter.
To educate non-medical staff in medical matters where relevant.
A full job description will be provided on request.
Criteria to Apply
Provide clinic leadership to the medical team
Assist the Basra International SOS Clinic Manager in the maintenance, selection and control of the medical equipment and supplies available in the clinic.
Directly responsible to review and respond to any medical complaints which arise using the International SOS procedure guidelines.
To attend required meeting with the HSE department and attend all meetings to which invited by the client on an ad-hoc basis.
To support the Clinic Manager in submitting all required reports.
To ensure mandatory weekly Emergency Response Drills are conducted at the facility and that compliance reports are submitted thereafter.
To educate non-medical staff in medical matters where relevant.
A full job description will be provided on request.
Criteria to Apply
Must be fully registered to practice medicine in country of origin/residence
Medical Doctor with 5 years plus post-grad experience gained within an Accident & Emergency setting
Emergency Medicine tertiary qualification is mandatory
Experience with general practice management and administration a plus
Hold a valid ACLS (AHA) (or be prepared to obtain)
Hold a valid ITLS or PHTLS or ATLS (or be prepared to obtain)
Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written)
Must be COVID vaccinated.
Should you be interested in being considered for this position, please do apply to this Job Advertisement accordingly. Alternatively, kindly share with colleagues!
Kindly note that due to the expected high volume of applicants, only those being considered for the position will receive a response back accordingly
Emergency Medicine tertiary qualification is mandatory
Experience with general practice management and administration a plus
Hold a valid ACLS (AHA) (or be prepared to obtain)
Hold a valid ITLS or PHTLS or ATLS (or be prepared to obtain)
Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written)
Must be COVID vaccinated.
Should you be interested in being considered for this position, please do apply to this Job Advertisement accordingly. Alternatively, kindly share with colleagues!
Kindly note that due to the expected high volume of applicants, only those being considered for the position will receive a response back accordingly
