General Surgery - Physician

General Surgeon

• Full-time
• Work Location: Iraq
• Compensation: USD 652,000 - USD 670,625 - yearly

Company Description

Deliver high-acuity surgical care within a collaborative international healthcare environment where clinical expertise, rapid decision-making, and multidisciplinary teamwork support life-saving patient care across emergency and operative settings.

The Surgeon will serve as part of a small surgical team supporting U.S. Embassy operations in Baghdad, Iraq. This role includes providing services for routine and emergency surgical cases within a secure embassy environment to embassy personnel and other authorized individuals.

International SOS Government Medical Services partners with healthcare professionals seeking meaningful, mission-driven work around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.


Operating in more than 90 countries, International SOS provides clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most.

Job Description

Provide comprehensive surgical care within a collaborative international healthcare environment supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. Working alongside CRNAs, OR nurses, surgical technologists, and multidisciplinary medical teams, this General Surgeon role combines operative leadership with emergency surgical response, perioperative management, and continuity of care across a broad range of surgical cases.

This opportunity offers the ability to practice across a wide surgical scope while contributing to patient stabilization, trauma response, and high-quality outcomes in a professionally supported clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of emergency and general surgical procedures, including abdominal, vascular, orthopedic, urologic, and soft-tissue cases while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
• Lead surgical care across the perioperative continuum, including patient evaluation, operative planning, postoperative management, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with CRNAs, nursing teams, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support coordinated surgical and emergency care delivery.
• Support trauma and urgent surgical response efforts while maintaining accurate documentation, operative reporting, and compliance with clinical protocols.
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, postoperative care, and treatment planning.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with board certification or recent ABS qualification in General Surgery.
• Active unrestricted U.S. physician licensure and current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required.
• 5+ years of recent surgical experience, including active clinical practice within the past year.
• Ability to manage emergency and general surgical cases across a broad operative scope in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport
• Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.
• Recent Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or advanced trauma training experience.

Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.