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Internationalsosgovernmentmedicalservices

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

LocationHouston, TX, us
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentMedical
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen12h ago
Company Description
Lead clinical strategy and patient care delivery within a collaborative international healthcare environment where physician leadership, quality oversight, and multidisciplinary partnership shape daily operations.
At International SOS Government Medical Services, you’ll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.
Job Description
Lead clinical strategy, medical oversight, and quality performance across a multidisciplinary healthcare operation supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. This Chief Medical Officer role combines executive clinical leadership with hands-on patient care responsibilities, guiding experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, behavioral health professionals, and allied healthcare staff across primary care, urgent care, and emergency response services.
Working closely with operational leadership and clinical teams, this position helps strengthen patient safety, continuity of care, clinical standards, and healthcare delivery across a complex international practice setting.
Location: Iraq
Assignment Details: This is a full-time, fixed-term role of up to 12 months. Separate PRN opportunities are also available. Housing, meals, and project-related airfare are company-paid.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for multidisciplinary healthcare teams across primary care, urgent care, and emergency response services.
• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, behavioral health, pharmacy, laboratory, and operational teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care delivery.
• Guide clinical quality initiatives, health promotion efforts, disease prevention programs, and evidence-based care practices across the project.
• Participate in patient assessment, stabilization, and urgent clinical decision-making while supporting coordinated care across diverse clinical specialties.
Qualifications
Requirements
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MD or DO from an accredited medical school with Board Certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
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Active unrestricted U.S. physician license with current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications.
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5+ years of recent physician leadership and clinical experience, including recent patient care within the past year.
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U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport.
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Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
Preferred
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Experience leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams within complex clinical environments.
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Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare operations.
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Experience practicing in remote, operational, or high-acuity care settings.
Additional Information
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Compensation Disclaimer:
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 applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
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.
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