General Surgeon - Iraq

  • Full-time
  • Work Location: 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 Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

The Medical Admin is responsible for stabilization of patients and coordination of evacuation of patients to medevac center or CONUS.  The General Surgeon will provide preoperative, operative, and post-operative management of patient care. General Surgeons provide a U.S. standard of care for our patient care/treatment model.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
  • 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 specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
  • Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
  • 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 specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
  • Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
  • Performance of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
  • Common Access Card (CAC) or ability to obtain one.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
  • US DOS clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
  • Must be able to relocate to Iraq.
  • A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.

Experience Preferred:

  • Experience on a military site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
  • All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year.

Education Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited Medical School.
  • Completed a general surgery residency within the United States.
  • U.S. or Canadian Board Certified
  • Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) license.
  • Current American Heart Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Associatio
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Must have completed General Surgery Residency within the United States
  • Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Additional Information

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

Compensation - Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits - This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan and paid time off and annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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