CHSi is seeking a Western Trained Medical Doctor for Al-Bakr Air Base, Iraq
Joint
Base Balad Medical Support establishes a clinically safe and
professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary
health care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a
24-hour basis, 365 days of the year as part of the Base Life Support
services.
SCOPE:
This position description is
applicable to all Western Trained Medical Doctors (WTMD) who may be
selected. The Western Trained Medical Doctor reports to the Joint Base
Balad Medical Support Program Manager and is supervised by the
designated site medical director and may be a:
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Emergency Medicine Specialist
(defined by current board certification) with a broad interest and
experience in providing primary care across the range of office-based
specialties including, but not limited to, GYN, dermatology, ENT,
pulmonary, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychology and
gastroenterology.
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Family Medicine Specialist
(defined by current board certified or equivalent board certification)
with interests as defined above and with an interest, additional
training and practice experience to include the broad range of
gynecologic, medical, surgical, orthopedic, psychiatric and trauma
emergency.
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Internal Medicine Specialist with
interests as defined above and with an interest, additional training and
practice experience to include the broad range of gynecologic, medical,
surgical, orthopedic, psychiatric and trauma emergencies.
The
WTMD will treat patients in these settings to ensure proper injury care
and disease diagnosis, treatment and recovery, request necessary tests
and follow-up visits and refer patients to specialists as necessary.
Some settings will require the WTMD to coordinate with local hospitals
to determine local capabilities, coordinate admission, monitor and
arrange final disposition. In addition, some settings will require
stabilization of patient and coordination of evacuation of patient to
medevac center or CONUS. In some locations, the WTMD will have a
leadership role and serve as both a Physician and Site Medical Director
or Chief Medical Officer in support of a Program Manager.
The WTMD provide a U.S. standard of care for our patient care/treatment model.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EducationGraduate of accredited US Medical School or equivalent international school.
ExperienceHave a minimum of 5 years post residency medical practice experience in US.
Job Specific Qualifications and Requirements
Hold and maintain a current MD or DO unrestricted U.S. (State) license
Must be AME (Aviation Medical Examiner) certified.
Residency,
or similar training, successfully completed in a US Hospital or
equivalent international hospital in any one of three specialties:
Family Practice, General Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
dependent on primary employment purpose
Have and maintain current
certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma
Life Support (ATLS), and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
All
medical personnel must have worked 6 of the last 12 months performing
direct patient care in their career field to be considered.
Additional duties:All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
Maintain HIPPA certification.
Attends
and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to
improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals,
resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to
new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must have a valid, current Driver’s License from country of origin.
Must have a current Passport from your country of origin.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHS Medical Management System software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit”
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air;
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Please send resume so to tbennett@chsmedical.com
www.chsmedical.com
