United States Government Jobs – Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO)

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Organisation: United States
Government Peace Corps
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Vacancy Announcement No.: 2016-014
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 United
States Peace Corps Medical Officer will provide health care to U.S. Peace Corps
Volunteers in Uganda and will work under the supervision of the Peace Corps
Country Director in Uganda and the Peace Corps Office of Medical Services in
Washington DC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
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Routine primary health care to Peace Corps Trainees
and Volunteers including treatment of common illnesses and injuries in
accordance with Peace Corps medical guidelines
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Individual short-term counselling on disease
prevention, adjustment issues, stress management and cross-cultural problems
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Provide timely response to emergency medical
situations
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The incumbent will also be a member of Senior Peace
Corps staff in Uganda
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Design and presentation of health training sessions
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Carry out site visits to Peace Corps Volunteers
throughout Uganda
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Responsible for performing administrative tasks of the
medical office including budget management
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Take inventory of medical supplies and equipment
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Alternate 24 hour on-call duty with the other PCMO
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
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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
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Current license to practice
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A minimum of three years’ experience in a
professional practice, hospital or clinic setting
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Ability to communicate effectively in oral/written
English
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Prior experience in managing mental health issues
including counseling of patients
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Past exposure and experience in training design and presentation
of health related material
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Computer literacy i.e. Working knowledge of
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
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Ability to work effectively as part of an
intercultural team
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Hardworking, reliable and diligent with good
inter-personal skills
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Willing to travel to sites in Uganda
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Ugandan work permit required
Please download
and submit these forms as part of the application.
·        
PCMO Application form, download
here
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PCMO Applicant skills survey, download
here
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Clinical Privileges form, download
here
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Standard Reference form, download
here
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: 27th July, 2016
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