Dr Khatir Bensalem
Chief Medical Officer
Dr Bensalem is a highly knowledgeable and experienced Chief Medical Officer who completed his studies at the University of Algiers, gaining a doctorate in medicine in October 2007.
Having gone on to achieve prominent positions including; Chief Medical Officer of International SOS Algeria. Senior Physician at the ‘International SOS’ Occupational Health Clinic. Senior Physician at the ‘International SOS’ ADRAR Clinic. Medical Advisor for BP Algeria and Medical Coordinator for ‘International SOS’ Algeria. He has an adept understanding and experience in providing and managing specialist medical service provisions in frontier markets and remote areas.
Dr Bensalem joined FSS in February 2023 to support operations as the Chief Medical Officer deployed to FSS Client Leo Lithium Limited world class Goulamina Lithium project in southern Mali.
His ability to converse in three languages – English, French and Arabic has proven invaluable when providing wider support to FSS Operations across The Middle East and Africa.
Prior to his managerial career, Dr Bensalem’s gained many years ‘hands on’ experience in the provision of primary care / GP consultations, as well as stabilisation and treatment of medical/trauma emergency situations, including multiple case accidents, cardiac and respiratory emergencies etc.
Dr Bensalem has an extensive academic history, having achieved a Doctorate in medicine – general practise, a Diploma in natural sciences, advanced level mastery of English.
Other industry related accreditations include;
- ACLS certified from heart and stroke foundation of Canada, air medical escort / aviation medicine.
- ATLS certified from ATLS-France at Lyon.
- PHTLS certified from US / National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
- Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) Certified and Registered Physician for Offshore Medicals.
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Diabetology, Metabolic Diseases and Nutrition, Occupational Health Certificate.
- ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) International SOS International SOS Training Centre
- AHA Accredited Centre), General Ultrasound Training: Abdomen, Pelvic and Thyroid ARTIFACT Medical Training School
