Chief Medical Officer - (Iraq)

The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for providing medical oversight, direction, and leadership to the medical staff regarding all areas of healthcare for the project. They also provide on-site medical support and healthcare services to the client and customer work force that is comprised of US Government personnel, US nationals, foreign nationals, local/host country national employees, and a small group of Iraq military personnel at an Iraqi military base.

Responsibilities

Provide medical oversight, direction, and leadership to the medical staff regarding all areas of healthcare for the project; Provide on-site medical support and healthcare services; Oversee, supervise and manage the operation of all medical services; Lead quality development and clinical governance agendas; Serve as the chair of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC); Ensure routine peer review of medical charts is performed; Provide medical evaluation and triage of patients; Examine and diagnose patients for illness and injury; Treat emergent, acute and chronic conditions; Prescribe and administer medication, treatment, and therapies; Order, perform, interpret test results and analyze records and reports; Maintain accurate patient health information and histories; Provide medical evaluations including annual employee physicals, medical testing and immunizations; Stabilize and manage medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) services; Liaise with external agencies where required; Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs; Actively participate in Mass Casualty exercises and events

Requirements

Completed a minimum of 5-years post-residency medical practice experience in the United States; Very high fluency in both oral and written English; Current experience in direct patient care and must have worked a minimum of 6-months of the last 12-months in career field; Graduated from an accredited US Medical School or equivalent international school; Successfully completed residency, or equivalent training, in a US Hospital or equivalent international hospital in Family Practice, General Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine; Hold a U.S. MD or DO current license with certifications(s) to practice medicine in the United States; Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); DEA number or Equivalent; Proficient IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; Maintain a calm, confident demeanor when in stressful situations; Results oriented and able to meet project deliverables; Cultural sensitivity and awareness; Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet demanding deadlines; Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills; Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending/stooping, kneeling, twisting; Visual acuity; Minimal hearing loss; Push/pull/carry minimum 50 lbs; Obtain medical clearance and maintain current immunizations; Must be able to relocate to Balad, Iraq; A valid passport is required

Nice to have

Experience on a military/government site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred; Remote site experience preferred

Benefits

medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; basic life insurance; 401k plan; paid time off; annual bonus