Advanced Practitioner; Iraq

Company Description

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 behavioural 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.

Job Description

Advanced Practitioners roles as Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. in providing a comprehensive range of medical care to U.S. government employees and contractors in Iraq. Clinics are responsible for a variety of on‑site primary, urgent, and initial emergency care services. The Advanced Practitioner is responsible for leadership and management of clinic staff.

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.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client‑specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non‑exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications

• Full unrestricted U.S. (State) licensure, certification, or registration required in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, 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 an accredited or provisionally accredited American Academy of Physician Assistants and hold an NCCPA certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner School and hold an AANP or ANCC certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet…