Kuala Lumpur, MYS
12 days ago
Senior Medical Officer - PNG (FIFO, Expatriate role)
Aspen Medical is a global provider of innovative healthcare solutions across a diverse range of clients within the Defence, Mining, Oil and Gas, Government and Humanitarian sectors. We are a world leader in the delivery of exceptional healthcare in any setting, particularly those that are remote, challenging, and under-resourced. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced expatriate Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to lead the clinical operations of a remote community medical facility in Papua New Guinea. This FIFO leadership role involves direct patient care, medical oversight, coordination of referrals and evacuations, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare aligned with global and local health frameworks. We welcome applications from expatriate medical professionals and are particularly interested in candidates from the Australia/New Zealand, Asia, and Pacific regions. Key Responsibilities: + Lead clinical governance and drive improvements in service delivery and patient outcomes. + Oversee a remote community medical facility to ensure efficient and safe medical care. + Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and training to medical teams. + Manage medical emergencies, evacuations, and escalations. + Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders including site management and other health service providers to ensure optimal health outcomes. + Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Essential Criteria: + Medical degree and current, unrestricted license to practise. + Minimum of 10 years’ experience, including trauma/emergency, family medicine and occupational health. + Leadership experience in a medical setting, including remote or resource-limited environments. + Ability to work under pressure and provide clinical guidance in complex cases. + Current CPR/BLS and ALS/ITLS (or equivalent) certifications and willingness to obtain PNG medical registration. Desirable Criteria: + Previous or current PNG Medical Board Registration (highly regarded). + Experience in any of the following: Obstetrics, tropical medicine, aeromedical evacuations, or anaesthetics. + Healthcare experience in the extractive resource or industrial sectors. What we offer: + Travel allowance, flights, and accommodation provided. + Onsite housing, meals and transport. + Visa and work permit fully arranged and covered by Aspen Medical. + A unique opportunity to make a real impact in remote healthcare while working with an experience and dedicated medical team. Apply today to join our dedicated team in a role that makes a real impact on healthcare delivery in remote Papua New Guinea. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates from Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of diverse cultural backgrounds, and military veterans with relevant experience to apply. #LI-MS1 #auswide Powered by JazzHR
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