Back up Provider (Peace Corps Medical Officer) Careers – United States Government Peace Corps

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Organisation: United States Government Peace Corps
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Vacancy Announcement Number: VA 2016-009
About Peace Corps:
The
Peace Corps is an agency of the United States Government, which sends American
Volunteer development workers to assist in capacity building and technical
assistance activities in over 70 countries worldwide.  Peace Corps Uganda invites applicants for the
position listed above which is based in Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: The Back up Provider (Peace Corps Medical Officer)
will provide direct patient care, referrals to outside medical consultants or
facilities, i.e. hospital or emergency department, depending on the specific
in-country arrangements, and assist with administrative duties and health
education when indicated. The back-up provider shall be available
around-the-clock by telephone or be present in the Health Unit. He/she may also
be required to provide consultative or prescriptive services to RN PCMOs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should preferably be
    Graduate of accredited school. MDs must be a graduate of a school listed
    in this link, Foundation for Advancement of International Medical
    Education and Research http://www.faimer.org/resources/imed.html
  • Current license to practice
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in a
    professional practice, hospital or clinic setting
  • Ability to communicate effectively in
    oral/written English
  • Prior experience in managing mental health
    issues including counseling of patients
  • Past exposure and experience in training
    design and presentation of health related material
  • Computer literacy i.e. Working knowledge of
    Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an
    intercultural team
  • Hardworking, reliable and diligent with good
    inter-personal skills
  • Willing to travel to sites in Uganda
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ugandan work permit required 
Please
download and submit these forms as part of the application.
How to Apply:
ALL
submissions must be electronic. (Please do not attach academic credentials to
the email)
Please
submit a Microsoft Word formatted letter of interest, resume, names and
contacts information for three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of your
cover email in this format “Surname FirstName_Position Title” e.g.
Katungu Bonita_ Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO).” Submitted documents
become the property of Peace Corps and will not be returned. If called for an
interview, you will be expected to bring copies of your academic credentials.
Finalists from the first interview will be expected to bring a reference letter
from their Local Council (LC1) as part of the final review process.
Deadline: 26th May, 2016 by 4:45 pm
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