Chief Medical Officer Israel

Overview

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for providing medical oversight, direction, and leadership to all medical staff in support of the project in Israel. The CMO delivers on-site medical support and healthcare services at an Israeli military base, serving a diverse workforce that includes U.S. Government personnel, U.S. nationals, foreign nationals, local/host-country national employees, and a small contingent of Israeli military personnel.

• Oversee, supervise and manage the operation of all medical services, including overall supervision of all medical personnel. Provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for the operational effectiveness of medical services delivered on project.
• Lead quality development and clinical governance agendas including maintaining Code of Conduct of medical practice, medical record keeping, infection control standards, emergency response preparedness, medical staff, and patient safety at the facility.
• Serve as the chair of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) which meets monthly. Ensure that meeting minutes are written and uploaded to Share Point.
• Provide oversight of other committees of the facility (e.g., Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Credential and Privileging, Peer Review, Infection Control). Ensure that the committees report regularly to the MEC.
• Ensure that monthly routine peer review of medical charts is performed, and peer review results are uploaded to Share Point.
• Ensure that all FPPE and OPPE are current.
• Provide direction to clinical case management including patient movements and referral off island in close collaboration with insurance companies and company medevac providers.
• Work closely with other leaders supporting the ROBR2 project to ensure business continuity from a medical aspect.
• Promote International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols.
• Supervise all healthcare providers including physicians, surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, and dentists.
• Provide strategic direction for medical staff and physician services programs to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Serve as the clinical leader for the organization and provide support and education for other clinical leaders.
• Report on metrics to measure the impact of physician services.
• Participate in the development of administrative policies and approve medical practice procedures, policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Provide advice on the suitability of existing medical equipment and make recommendations on future equipment needs.
• Ensure periodic review of practice management functions and review patient satisfaction surveys and complaints.
• Participate in site meetings with onsite government representatives as requested by the Project Manager.
• Participate in all government audits under the SOW as requested by the Project Manager.
• Provide medical evaluation and triage of patients.
• Examine and diagnose patients for illness and injury.
• Treat emergent, acute and chronic conditions, evaluate symptoms, offer preventative care.
• Prescribe and administer medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Order, perform, interpret test results and analyze records and reports.
• Provide follow-up care for patients as needed.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient health information and histories.
• Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure that all medical records are meticulously and accurately maintained.
• Provide medical evaluations to include annual employee physicals, medical testing and the issuance of required immunizations.
• Ensure the contractor workforce is compliant with applicable US and host national laws for medical clearances.
• Stabilize and manage medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) services for patients identified as requiring higher level evaluation or services.
• Provide liaison with external agencies where required to promote chain of care continuity and professional referral/patient handover.
• Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs.
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for…