Chief Medical Officer

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for providing medical oversight direction and leadership to the medical staff regarding all areas of healthcare for the Middle East. 

Qualifications :

• Current and unrestricted license from any US State District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within the scope of practice.
• Graduated from an approved medical school and completed a residency or fellowship as a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy (D.O.) from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation.
• Board certified in Family Medicine Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certification by the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is preferred.
• DEA license.
• Common Access Card (CAC) or ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• This position is accompanied. No pets.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• US DOS clearance required.
• Must be able to relocate to Qatar.
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Qatar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead quality development and clinical governance agendas including maintaining the Code of Conduct of medical practice medical recordkeeping infection control standards emergency response preparedness and medical staff and patient safety at the facility.
• Serve as the chair of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) ensuring monthly meetings are conducted and minutes are documented and uploaded to SharePoint.
• Oversee other hospital committees (e.g. Pharmacy & Therapeutics Credential and Privileging Peer Review Infection Control) ensuring quarterly reports are submitted to the MEC.
• Ensure routine peer reviews of medical charts are performed monthly and results are uploaded to SharePoint.
• Maintain current Focus Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE).
• Provide direction on clinical case management including patient movements and referrals offisland in collaboration with insurance companies and medevac providers.
• Promote International SOS Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols.
• Supervise all healthcare providers including physicians surgeons midlevel providers and dentists.
• Provide strategic direction for medical staff and physician services programs to meet short and longterm goals.
• Serve as the clinical leader for the organization providing support and education for other clinical leaders.
• Provide leadership oversight and accountability for the operational effectiveness of the physician services program.
• Report on metrics to measure the impact of physician services.
• Participate in the development of administrative policies and approve medical practice procedures policies guidelines and SOPs.
• Provide advice on the suitability of existing medical equipment and make recommendations on future equipment needs.
• Assist in planning for the development of new medical services.
• Ensure periodic review of practice management functions and review patient satisfaction surveys and complaints.
• Consultation and Training:
• Provide medical consultation as required.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training and educational programs.
• Collaboration and Compliance:
• Participate in site meetings with the Prime Contractor and/or onsite government representatives as requested by the Project Manager.
• Participate in all government audits under the SOW as requested by the Project Manager.
• Report to the International SOS TMS Chief Medical Officer to assure quality and compliance.
• Serve as the Medical Director for the EMS service for Middle East coordinating with the EMS Lead for skill validation and protocols and involving in critical incident reviews as required.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a healthcare leadership role and clinical experience within the past five (5) years preferably in a remote site.
• Demonstrated experience in executivelevel interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Experience on a military site or working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

Additional Information :

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on 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. 

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 applicants 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.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime