Coordinating Doctor

Company and role overview

International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) the global leader in international remote medical services and medical assistance is seeking to employ General Practitioners with at their offices in Midrand Johannesburg on either a full time or part time basis. The opportunity exists for growth into senior medical roles within the organization locally and internationally.

The role of the Doctor is to participate in the provision of international medical support for clients of International SOS. This would include medical advice, health risk assessments, clinical review, referral, coordination of medical evacuation and participation in international medical movements or evacuations of patients. Doctors must be willing to travel, dynamic thinking and have leadership qualities to match the role and requirements.

Experience and skills required

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
• Full HPCSA Registration for Independent Practice as General Practitioner
• Valid Passport
• Minimum of 5 years post Community Service
• Minimum of 5 years private sector working experience in Private General Practice
• Previous experience in international medical assistance or remote medical services and/or any training/diploma or qualification in Travel/Tropical Medicine, Emergency Medicine (Dip PEC) and or Family Medicine is highly advantageous
• Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS or equivalent
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written)
• Additional French or Portuguese language advantageous