Orthopedic Surgeon - Kosovo

Orthopedic Surgeon - Kosovo

Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliver frontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive. By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients’ return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and/or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations.

Role Overview

• The Surgeon is responsible for the comprehensive management of patients throughout the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases as part of a multi-disciplinary medical team. In addition to clinical duties, the Surgeon serves as the clinical lead for surgical facilities, providing leadership in support of the Medical Director. This role is based within our European projects, with potential for deployment across various locations in the region to support long-term project stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical Care: Execute surgical interventions, with a focus on damage control and emergency procedures, to preserve life, limb, and long-term physical function.
• Team Leadership: Lead and synchronize the activities of specialists, nursing staff, and other medical personnel.
• Patient Assessment: Identify, evaluate, and document medical conditions and potential surgical risks.
• Casualty Stabilization: Support the emergency clinical team in stabilizing and maintaining casualties prior to medical evacuation by land or air.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate closely with the broader medical team to maintain seamless continuity of patient care.
• Administrative Diligence: Ensure all medical records are accurately updated, maintained, and securely stored.
• Clinical Reporting: Provide regular clinical updates and performance data as required by management.
• Staff Mentorship: Contribute to the professional growth of the team through clinical mentoring and guidance.
• Quality & Compliance: Uphold best practices in accordance with established clinical guidelines, SOPs, and the overarching clinical excellence framework.
• Strategic Support: Assist the Medical Director in maintaining and advancing high clinical standards.
• Please note: This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be tasked with further duties as required by the project

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree in Medicine: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Specialization: A specialist qualification and/or formal education program in Surgery.
• Certifications:
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) or equivalent.