Chief Medical Officer

International SOS; Île-de-France; On-site; EUR 161,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS (Africa Holdings) Limited seeks a Chief Medical Officer in Pointe Noire to lead the Medical Services team, ensure clinical governance, and drive quality care.

The CMO will mentor staff, manage urgent and preventive care, and align practice with international standards while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and patient safety.

Qualifications

• MD with medical board certification and active practice.
• Proven leadership in emergency and primary care settings.
• Experience in clinical governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary medical team and oversee clinical operations.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives and clinical governance.
• Expand medical service offerings in line with international standards.

Skills

Emergency medicine leadership

Clinical governance

Quality assurance

Team mentoring

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Board certification in specialty

Tools

ACLS

ITLS/ATLS/PHTLS

Medical writing

Job description

THIS ROLE IS A PERMANENT, ROATIONAL ROLE IN THE ROC

Join International SOS (Africa Holdings) Limited as a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) based in Pointe Noire, and play a pivotal leadership role within our Medical Services Business Line. This dynamic position places you at the forefront of healthcare delivery in a multicultural, fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly influence the quality and innovation of medical care provided to clients locally and across the region.

As the CMO, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating a multidisciplinary team of medical and nursing professionals to ensure the provision of exemplary clinical services. Your comprehensive strategic and operational leadership will guide the clinic's adherence to international healthcare standards and local regulatory requirements while fostering a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and patient-centered care.

Key aspects of your role will include mentoring clinical staff, leading quality assurance initiatives, and spearheading projects aimed at expanding medical service offerings to better meet evolving client needs. You will collaborate closely with clinic management and stakeholders to enhance service delivery efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, building a reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Moreover, you will act as the principal medical advisor within the clinic, providing expert consultation, overseeing clinical governance, and ensuring the highest standards of practice and patient safety are consistently maintained. Your ability to integrate clinical insight with operational management will be crucial in driving the success of medical programs and strengthening the clinic’s position as a trusted healthcare provider.

This role requires an individual with profound clinical acumen, leadership capability, and a proactive approach to healthcare innovation, committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Ideal candidates for this Chief Medical Officer role will possess significant expertise in both emergency and primary healthcare settings, combined with demonstrated leadership experience in managing medical teams.Proven track record in emergency medicine leadership, with the ability to assess and provide immediate treatment of urgent health conditions effectively.Comprehensive experience in primary healthcare provision, offering compassionate and standards-based patient consultations aligned with international protocols such as those from International SOS.In-depth knowledge of internationally recognized medical and scientific evidence-based guidelines to ensure clinical excellence and up-to-date practice standards.Strong skills in business and medical writing, with the capacity to produce detailed reports and contribute to clinical documentation and quality assurance processes.Competence in basic computer applications critical for patient management systems and clinical documentation.Valid certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association.Current certification in trauma life support, such as ITLS, ATLS, or PHTLS, validating readiness for emergency scenarios.Active registration as a medical practitioner with the relevant Health Professional Council, adhering strictly to the regulatory frameworks of the practitioner's country of origin.Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of patient safety and customer service excellence throughout clinical teams.Effective communicator and collaborator adept at working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to drive clinical service enhancements and strategic healthcare initiatives.Applicants should be committed to continuous professional development and embody the values of integrity, respect, and dedication to high-quality patient care.