Hiring organization: Acuity International
Job location: Balad Iraq
Chief Medical Officer - Balad, Iraq
Job Requisition id JR7082
Acuity International is currently seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) specializing in Emergency Medicine to support our Middle East program.
The CMO will be assigned to deliver health care and treat patients in a small austere medical/trauma hospital. The CMO reports directly to the onsite program manager and the program's primary MRO to Sallyport leadership.
They clinically supervise the PA/NP, surgeon, anesthesia, and local physicians. In addition is responsible for direct oversight of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS), laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology.
Location: Deploying to Iraq
Duties and Responsibilities:
Chief Medical Officer - Balad, Iraq
Job Requisition id JR7082
Acuity International is currently seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) specializing in Emergency Medicine to support our Middle East program.
The CMO will be assigned to deliver health care and treat patients in a small austere medical/trauma hospital. The CMO reports directly to the onsite program manager and the program's primary MRO to Sallyport leadership.
They clinically supervise the PA/NP, surgeon, anesthesia, and local physicians. In addition is responsible for direct oversight of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS), laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology.
Location: Deploying to Iraq
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise all physicians (including surgeons), mid-level providers, dentists, and pharmacist. Provides strategic direction for medical staff.
Serves as clinical leader for the organization providing support and education for other clinical leaders.
Provides oversight and coordination of medical evacuations (ground and air) both within and out of Iraq.
Establishes the strategic direction for physician services programs to meet short-term advisory goals and deliver on long-term goals.
Communicates the clinical vision so the department and employees understand how they relate to the vision and values of the organization. Provides direct leadership, oversight, and accountability for the operational effectiveness of the physician services program.
Own and report on metrics to measure the impact of physician services.
Approve medical practice procedures and policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
Provide advice on the availability of medical equipment.
Assists in planning for the development of new medical services. Provides counsel in personnel matters relating to the clinical staff.
Review results of patient satisfaction surveys.
Ensures periodic review of practice management functions.
Review patient complaints.
Provide medical consultation as needed. Provide direct patient care in accordance with the scope as outlined in the physician job description for AFAB.
Participate in the development and administration of policies.
Participate in strategic planning.
Participate in the development and review of clinical protocols.
Participate in the development and implementation of training and educational programs for healthcare personnel in theater. Represent AFAB Hospital in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics and the Quality Management committees held at the main CONUS office.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
Provide Medical Oversight and care in Mass Casualty Exercises/Events.
Assures all Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow-up care required.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity is recognized. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Serves as clinical leader for the organization providing support and education for other clinical leaders.
Provides oversight and coordination of medical evacuations (ground and air) both within and out of Iraq.
Establishes the strategic direction for physician services programs to meet short-term advisory goals and deliver on long-term goals.
Communicates the clinical vision so the department and employees understand how they relate to the vision and values of the organization. Provides direct leadership, oversight, and accountability for the operational effectiveness of the physician services program.
Own and report on metrics to measure the impact of physician services.
Approve medical practice procedures and policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
Provide advice on the availability of medical equipment.
Assists in planning for the development of new medical services. Provides counsel in personnel matters relating to the clinical staff.
Review results of patient satisfaction surveys.
Ensures periodic review of practice management functions.
Review patient complaints.
Provide medical consultation as needed. Provide direct patient care in accordance with the scope as outlined in the physician job description for AFAB.
Participate in the development and administration of policies.
Participate in strategic planning.
Participate in the development and review of clinical protocols.
Participate in the development and implementation of training and educational programs for healthcare personnel in theater. Represent AFAB Hospital in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics and the Quality Management committees held at the main CONUS office.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
Provide Medical Oversight and care in Mass Casualty Exercises/Events.
Assures all Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow-up care required.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity is recognized. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Graduated from an approved medical school in the United States or Canada with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation or, a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. This accreditation may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).
Maintain board certification in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
Maintain a current US State Medical License.
Certifications in Advance Life Support (ACLS), Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
Medical Support Staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least six months of the past year. Required to have a driver's license from country of origin and ability to get an international driving permit.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Maintain board certification in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
Maintain a current US State Medical License.
Certifications in Advance Life Support (ACLS), Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
Medical Support Staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least six months of the past year. Required to have a driver's license from country of origin and ability to get an international driving permit.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License.
Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
Must be current in all required certifications.
Shall attend a Pre-deployment Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management Systems software.
A normal workweek is established by the Program Manager.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
Safely performs duties and follows the corporate safety policy.
Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
Must be current in all required certifications.
Shall attend a Pre-deployment Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management Systems software.
A normal workweek is established by the Program Manager.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
Safely performs duties and follows the corporate safety policy.
Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with Acuity’s Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
Work is normally performed in an office environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:Acuity - CHS Middle East, LLC.
Work is normally performed in an office environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:Acuity - CHS Middle East, LLC.
