Advanced Practitioner (Iraq) (Locum)
International SOS Government Medical Services
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Posted on 29 Mar
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee medical staff at a DOS/DOS healthcare clinic.
- Collaborate with on-site physicians, other APPs, 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.
- Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
Desired Candidate Profile
Basic Requirements/Certifications:
- Full unrestricted U.S. (State) Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Minimum 5 years recent experience including 6 months within the last year
- 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 18 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 clearances are preferred.
- Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
Company Industry
- Defence
- Military
- Government
Department / Functional Area
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Paramedics
- Hospital Technicians
- Medical Research
Keywords
- Advanced Practitioner (Iraq) (Locum)
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International SOS Government Medical Services
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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, Inc., 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