Physician - General Medical Officer

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, fixed-term physician role for up to 12 months in Iraq, supporting a healthcare program for U.S. government personnel. The physician provides outpatient primary and urgent care, initial emergency assessment and stabilization, and coordinates medical evacuation when care beyond the clinic’s capabilities is required. The role works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff, and contributes to emergency preparedness and operational readiness. Housing, meals, and project-related airfare are company-paid. Separate shorter-term opportunities are also available.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical education program.
Board certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
Full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
At least five years of recent physician experience, including a minimum of six months in active clinical practice within the last year.
U.S. citizenship or a Permanent Resident Card and a valid passport.
Ability to obtain and maintain an MRPT security clearance.
Ability to meet program physical-readiness requirements and relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

Deliver primary, urgent, and initial emergency care for a broad range of medical conditions, including preventive services, health maintenance, and patient education.
Assess, stabilize, and manage urgent or emergent presentations.
Coordinate higher levels of care, patient transfers, and medical evacuation when appropriate.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
Manage limited follow-up of established chronic conditions and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Support operational readiness by participating in emergency response activities and maintaining compliance with clinical protocols and quality standards.