Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides clinical leadership and medical oversight for an onsite healthcare program in Balad, Iraq. The role supervises physicians and other healthcare professionals, guides clinical governance and quality improvement, and is responsible for patient safety, medical standards, and the effectiveness of healthcare services. It combines clinical leadership with direct patient care. The CMO evaluates and treats patients, manages acute and chronic conditions, supports emergency stabilization and medical evacuations, and coordinates care for U.S. Government personnel, international staff, and local personnel. The position also leads clinical operations, mentors healthcare leaders, chairs the Medical Executive Committee, and oversees clinical quality, credentialing, peer review, infection control, professional practice evaluations, and patient safety initiatives. The role is onsite in Balad, Iraq. The successful candidate must be able to relocate, obtain medical clearance, maintain current immunizations, and have a valid passport before relocation and throughout the assignment.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited U.S. medical school or equivalent international institution.
Completed residency or equivalent hospital-based training in Family Practice, General Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
Current U.S. MD or DO medical license, with applicable certifications to practice medicine in the United States.
Minimum five years of post-residency medical practice experience in the United States.
Current direct patient care experience, including at least six months of clinical practice within the past 12 months.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certifications.
DEA number or equivalent.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.
Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural healthcare environment.
Ability to relocate to Balad, Iraq, obtain medical clearance, maintain current immunizations, and possess a valid passport before relocation and throughout the assignment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare services in military or government-operated environments.
Previous experience providing healthcare services in geographically isolated locations.

Responsibilities

Oversee medical services and supervise physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, dental professionals, and other medical personnel.
Provide strategic clinical direction, mentorship, and guidance to healthcare leaders.
Chair the Medical Executive Committee.
Oversee clinical quality, credentialing and privileging, peer review, infection control, professional practice evaluations (FPPE/OPPE), and patient safety initiatives.
Assess, diagnose, and treat acute, chronic, and emergent conditions; prescribe medications and therapies; interpret diagnostic testing; and provide preventive care, employee physicals, medical evaluations, and immunizations.
Support patient stabilization, medical evacuations, specialty referrals, and continuity of care with internal teams and external medical providers.
Participate in mass-casualty exercises and emergency preparedness activities.
Develop and review medical policies, clinical procedures, quality metrics, patient feedback, and equipment needs.
Participate in healthcare program reviews, audits, and operational planning.