Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant - Lead (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 defense 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

The Site Lead Advanced Practitioner Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support International SOS in providing a comprehensive range of medical care to US government employees and contractors in Iraq. This role includes a blend of patient care, leadership, and administrative responsibilities, ensuring that the clinic operates efficiently while delivering excellent patient outcomes. In conjunction with the project manager the Site Leads oversee clinic operations, personnel, quality management, and administration. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee medical staff at a Directorate of Simulation (DOS) and DOS clinics. 
• Collaborate with on-site physicians, physician assistants, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care. 
• Participate in the assessment and stabilization of patients requiring urgent or emergent care. 
• Provide comprehensive primary and continuing care to patients presenting with a wide range of health concerns. 
• Clinic services include, but are not limited to health promotion and disease prevention, health maintenance counselling and patient education, diagnosis and directed physical exams, emergent and annual vaccinations, comprehensive STD Testing 
• Manage simple chronic conditions through intermittent monitoring. 
• Consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. 
• Maintain compliance with all project site procedures, standards, and continuing educational and mandatory training requirements. 
• Coordinate with medical evacuation teams for patients requiring care beyond the capabilities of the clinic. 
• Participate in MASCAL exercises. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Full unrestricted U.S. State Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. 
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency. 
• Minimum 5 years’ recent experience performing in a leadership role. 
• Minimum 6 months of direct patient care within the last year. 
• Leadership in a remote/austere environment preferred. 
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR). 
• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred. 

Education Required: 

• Graduate of accredited or provisionally accredited American Academy of Physician Assistants and hold a NCCPA certification.   
• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner School and hold a AANP or ANCC. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements  
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.    
• Valid US Passport with at least 6 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically a MRPT. Applicants with current clearance