South Africa: EXPAT CLINICAL LEAD DOCTOR – BASRA, IRAQ (SOUTH AFRICAN CANDIDATES PREFERRED) posted by MedE Recruit
Posted on 2025-06-17 00:00:00
Employer | MedE Recruit |
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Category | Medical Professions |
Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
A leading medical services provider in Basra, Iraq, is urgently seeking a qualified Expat Clinical Lead Doctor to join their dedicated team operating in the oil and gas sector. This opportunity is ideal for South African medical professionals with a strong background in emergency care and a desire to gain international experience in a high-pressure, well-compensated environment.
Key Details:
- Location: Alsaai District, Basra, Iraq
- Start Date: ASAP
- Rotation: 28 days on / 28 days off (two doctors alternating)
- Working Hours: 12-hour shifts (07:0019:00) with overnight emergency call coverage
- Employment Type: Rotational with a 6-month probation (3 months on site)
- Remuneration: $350 per working day (approx. $9,800 per month while on site) – approximately R181,300
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Payment Terms: Salary will be paid monthly to the employees designated bank account. Note: Payment is made only for active days on site; no salary is paid during off-rotation.
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Accommodation & Lifestyle: Doctors will stay in oil field accommodation with access to transport to the nearby city (~50 km away) for shopping and leisure.
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Other Benefits: International medical insurance, accommodation, meals, and travel costs are fully covered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide emergency medical care to personnel within the oil field
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
- Perform advanced lifesaving procedures including:
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Endotracheal intubation
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Rapid sequence intubation
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Chest tube insertion
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Tracheotomy
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- Conduct occupational health assessments and fitness-for-work evaluations
- Maintain thorough patient records and coordinate with onsite medical teams
- Respond to field emergencies and manage stabilisation for medical evacuations
Required Qualifications:
- Medical degree from a recognised institution
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care, or minimum 5 years’ emergency care experience
- Valid medical license and registration with a recognised medical board
- Current ATLS/ACLS or equivalent certification
- Proven ability to perform emergency lifesaving interventions
- Fluent in English
- Strong leadership and adaptability in remote and high-pressure environments
Preferred: South African-qualified doctors due to familiarity with similar working conditions and standards.
To apply: Please submit your updated CV online. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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