Near-Patient Physician Lead: Clinical Oversight & Liaison

International SOS; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Near Patient Physician Lead to serve as the in-country clinical authority, overseeing care quality and coordination across providers. You will lead clinical governance, manage complex cases, and strengthen network relationships to ensure timely, high-quality care.

The role requires a Medical Doctor with 5+ years of postgraduate experience and international healthcare exposure, with strong leadership, communication, and patient-flow

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor with 5+ years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience with international healthcare operations and medical evacuations is advantageous.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and supervision for complex cases.
• Support referrals, specialist consultations, hospital admissions, and medical evacuations.
• Participate in case reviews and clinical discussions.
• Review medical documentation for quality and compliance.
• Escalate clinical risks and service concerns.
• Support quality investigations and corrective action plans.
• Monitor clinical KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medical judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Time management

Conflict resolution

People management

Education

Medical Doctor degree

Job description

International SOS in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Near Patient Physician Lead to serve as the in-country clinical authority, overseeing care quality and coordination across providers. You will lead clinical governance, manage complex cases, and strengthen network relationships to ensure timely, high-quality care.

The role requires a Medical Doctor with 5+ years of postgraduate experience and international healthcare exposure, with strong leadership, communication, and patient-flow