Part-Time Medical Advisor

International SOS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 153,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS is seeking medical doctors to join our Asia-based Assistance Centres. The role involves medical case management, clinical oversight, and coordination of evacuations across time zones.

You will provide expert medical advice, engage with clients and stakeholders, and participate in rover shifts including nights and weekends to ensure continuous care. The ideal candidate holds an MD with active license, with experience in emergency or critical care settings, and certifications

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with valid medical license required.
• Strong experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care/ICU, Acute Care, or Pre-Hospital/Transport Medicine.
• Experience with internationally recognized healthcare standards and clinical governance is preferred.
• US medical licensure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Medical Assistance & Case Management: provide clinical oversight for cases.
• Assess medical calls and deliver timely recommendations to members and clients.
• Coordinate patient care, including reports, referrals, and transport.
• Advise on evacuations/repatriations and medical escort requirements.
• Conduct hospital visits as needed.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Critical Care

Stakeholder mgmt

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD or equivalent

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

We’re Growing – Exciting Opportunity for Doctors! Are you a medical doctor familiar with Western healthcare practices and currently based anywhere in Asia? We’d love to hear from you! International SOS is continuously expanding, and we’re seeking passionate, skilled doctors to join our dynamic and diverse team. This is your chance to be part of a global organization where your expertise makes a real impact.

Overall Purpose Of The Job (Brief description of the primary purpose of this position)

Assist and interface with the various stakeholders on medical assistance cases at consistently high professional standard. To provide medical monitoring of ongoing cases and assist in the preparation of evacuations and to participate in evacuations.

Key Responsibilities (Critical responsibilities and skills of this position, listed in order of importance)

• Medical Assistance & Case Management

Provide clinical advice and medical oversight for assistance cases.

Assess medical calls and deliver timely recommendations to members, clients, and stakeholders.

Coordinate patient care, including medical reports, referrals, case monitoring, and medical transport.

Advise on evacuations and repatriations, including transport methods, medical escort requirements, and clinical support.

Conduct hospital visits when required.

Operational & Multi-Centre Support

Support assistance operations across multiple centres as required.

Undertake Coordinating Doctor, Medical Case Leadership, and Senior Medical Leadership responsibilities based on experience and capability.

Participate in rostered shifts, including nights and weekends, to ensure continuity of care across time zones.

Aeromedical Evacuation & Medical Escorts

Act as a medical escort when required.

Determine appropriate medical escort personnel and clinical support for transport cases.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Support client education and engagement activities.

Represent and explain medical services to clients and partners when required.

Medical Services & Consulting Support

Provide medical expertise for operational, consulting, and client-related activities.

Contribute to medical assessments, audits, site surveys, advisory projects, and report preparation.

Support emergency preparedness initiatives and the implementation of medical programs and procedures.

Job Profile

Required Qualification, Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with a valid medical license and strong clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care/ICU, Acute Care, or Pre-Hospital/Transport Medicine.
• Experience working within, or familiarity with, internationally recognized healthcare standards, clinical governance frameworks, and evidence-based medical practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Experience in aeromedical retrieval, flight medicine, remote healthcare, or emergency response operations is highly desirable.
• US medical licensure (active) is advantageous and will be considered a strong asset.

Required Competencies (Critical behaviors necessary to successfully perform the job)

Good communication & organizational skills

• Ability to provide direction as a team member. Responsible & self-disciplined Able to do on-call duties.

Required Languages (Brief description of the language skills needed to perform the job)

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Location: Open to doctors residing anywhere in Asia. This is an onsite role, and successful candidates will be based at one of our Assistance Centres in the region. We welcome expatriate doctors already living and working in Asia.