I am posting this for my boss.

She is a board certified family physician (general pratitioner in UK), and board eligible in Geriatric Medicine and Addiction Medicine.

She is in her mid 50's and independently wealthy, and is interested in retiring and pursuing a life in Jamica. In the past she has lived on a boat going from Carribbean Island to Island for over two years, so is fairly well aquianted with what she's getting into. She has already rented a house about an hour from Negril.

She does want to get a work permit, as she anticipates doing some basic on call work for one of the Sandal's resorts -- she'll be the only physician near the resort. However, the Ministry of Labor requires a job offer, and she will be and indepent contractor. Sandal's has agreed to provide an exam room, etc.

In addition, she would like to participate in the Health System at least part time to provide medical care to Jamacians in the area. She is willing to forgo her salary if the expenses of the office can be paid for. She has worked for the National Health Service Corp in underserved areas her entire career in the US.

The Ministry of Health will not consider an application for a physician license w/o a work permit, and the Ministry of Labor will not consider a work permit w/o a firm job offer -- which she won't have because she's not being directly employed by anyone.

Anyone know of a good attorney or other person to try to walk this through the capital there?

Thanks
Sgent