Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

About the role

As Chief Medical Officer (CMO), you'll provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for an onsite healthcare program in Balad, Iraq. You'll supervise physicians and other healthcare professionals, guide clinical governance and quality improvement, and maintain responsibility for patient safety, medical standards, and the effectiveness of healthcare services. This is both a leadership and practicing physician role.

Alongside directing clinical operations, you'll evaluate and treat patients, manage acute and chronic conditions, support emergency stabilization and medical evacuations, and coordinate care for a diverse population that includes U.S. Government personnel, international staff, and local personnel.

Work Arrangement: Onsite - Balad, Iraq Responsibilities Lead clinical operations: 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.

Direct clinical governance: Chair the Medical Executive Committee and oversee clinical quality, credentialing and privileging, peer review, infection control, professional practice evaluations (FPPE/OPPE), and patient safety initiatives.

Provide direct patient care: 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.

Coordinate emergency and ongoing care: 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. Strengthen clinical performance: Develop and review medical policies, clinical procedures, quality metrics, patient feedback, and equipment needs.

Participate in healthcare program reviews, audits, and operational planning.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited U.S. medical school or equivalent international institution, with 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, and the 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.

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

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.