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• Maintains custody and proper internal controls
  for the Health Unit. This includes ordering and inventory control of
  medical supplies and medications.
• Utilize the nursing process in providing
  patient care (assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan, intervention, and
  evaluation) to
• employees (US Direct Hire, LES, any eligible
  beneficiary); or
• Evaluate and assess patients within the scope
  of training and expertise by means of health history, observation,
  interview, physical examination, and other selected diagnostic measures.
• Interprets, reviews, and records history and
  clinical findings.
• Triages patients when necessary, selects
  appropriate action and initiates treatment or referral if indicated
  according to the nurse’s scope of practice.
• Documents all findings in overseas medical
  record (paper or electronic) of all employee visits to the HU.
• Dispenses medications according to protocols
  approved by the FSHP.
• Renders first aid and emergency treatment to
  the sick and injured anywhere on the embassy compound as appropriate
• Visits patient at home or in the hospital as
  necessary to evaluate health status and monitor care provided.
• Provides recommendations for referral to local
  facilities or providers. Coordinate and monitor care received.
• Maintain emergency supplies at 5 locations:
  Marine House, ARA, USAID, CDC, USAID Warehouse (mini-hospital) and  safehaven supplies in coordination with
  RSO.
• Maintain all “Up Country Health Kits”
  for use by drivers when needed.

• Assess each new patient’s immunization needs
  and make recommendations
• Follow CDC and ACIP guidelines for immunization
  of adults and children
• Maintain logs and/or databases with Federal
  Requirements for record keeping of administered vaccines
• Budget, order, and rotate vaccine stock
• Knowledge of recommended immunization schedules
  and management/reporting of adverse events

• Complete the Patient Registration Form and
  obtain medical clearances for all eligible beneficiaries
• Orientation to public health risks and
  preventive health behaviors
• Assess family health and immunization needs
• Describe services provided by the health unit
  and various roles of health care personnel
• Orientation to the local health care system
• Distribute a copy of the Health and Medical
  Information Booklet to all new employees.
• Complete age appropriate health promotion
  review

• Schedule medical appointments, labs, and
  special tests as required by Washington (e.g., colon screening, PSA, mammogram)
  
• Request consultations and additional studies to
  complete the clearance evaluation.
• Assist medical personnel with clinical
  examinations performed in the Health Unit and perform basic diagnostic
  assessment tests as approved by the oFSHP.
• Translate or arrange translation of medical
  reports to English.
• Review completed clearance exams for
  thoroughness and pouch to Medical Clearances

• Arrange Med Evacs through FSHP/RMO and in
  coordination with MED/Foreign Programs or other Regional Medical Evacuation
  Site
• Coordinate requests for specialty appointments
  with MED/Washington or overseas Medevac Site.
• Request fund cites from MED or appropriate
  agency
• Liaison between local providers and MED during
  emergency evacuations
• Assist patient with medical services access in
  interval prior to evacuation
• Accompany patient as a medical attendant as
  needed
• Initiate FormDS 3067, Authorization for Medical
  Services for Employees and Dependents, for urgent/emergency or elective hospitalizations.
  
• Conduct regular visits to assess the course of
  care while hospitalized
• Inform MED Foreign Programs and RMO by MED
  Channel cable of all hospitalizations and status.

• Maintains a list of acceptable local medical
  consultants and a copy of their credentials with updates every two years
• Identifies quality providers and facilities in
  area and works with FSHP to develop referral network of best
  providers/facilities based on training, currency of knowledge and access
  to best facilities
• Establishes effective relationships with local
  physicians and health care facilities to maximize access, coordinate care
  and resolve conflicts

• The applicant should be a graduate of a
  professional nursing school with a current and unrestricted Registered
  Nursing license from the U.S. or Western Europe is required.
• At least two years of occupational health
  experience, with at least one year being with a Western primary health
  care facility is required.
• Previous teaching with at least three of the
  following health promotion activities is required: smoking cessation,
  weight reduction, well child anticipatory guidance; emergency first aid;
  prenatal classes; stress management and relaxation and HIV prevention.
• Language required:  Must be fluent (Level
  IV) in Speaking/ Reading English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a client-
  oriented disposition.
• Good working knowledge or experience of current
  health promotion recommendations in the US population is required.
• Experience in management and procurement of
  expendable medical supplies and equipment or ambulatory care clinic is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to administer
  adult and paediatric immunisation programs according to current CDC
  standards, and ability to provide travel medicine recommendations and
  health precautions are required.
• Ability to perform basic word processing on
  computer.    

• Universal
  Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
  (DS-174) Download
  it Here.
• A current resume
  or curriculum vitae.
• Candidates who
  claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with
  their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans
  preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
  conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other
  documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
  addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed
  above. 

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