Peace Corps Medical Contractor,Career Opportunity in Uganda, Jobs in Uganda,
The United States Peace Corps seeks a physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a contracted Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) in Kampala, Uganda. The PCMC will provide health care to U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda and will work under the supervision of the Peace Corps Country Director (CD) in Uganda and the Peace Corps Office of Medical Services in Washington DC.Major Duties and Responsibilities:?· Routine primary health care to Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers including treatment of common illnesses and injuries in accordance with Peace Corps medical guidelines.· Individual short term counseling on disease prevention, adjustment issues, stress management and cross-cultural problems.· Response to emergency medical situations· Member of Senior Peace Corps staff in Uganda· Design and presentation of health training sessions· Site visits to Peace Corps Volunteers throughout Uganda· Administrative tasks of the medical office including budget management· Inventory of medical supplies and equipment· Alternate 24 hour on-call duty with the other PCMO Qualifications and Requirements:· Current license to practice· Atleast 3 years experience in a professional practice, hospital or clinic setting· Ability to communicate effectively in oral/written English· Experience in managing mental health issues including counseling of patients· Experience in training design and presentation of health related material· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, 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 requiredInterested applicants for this position must follow the instructions on the website above, otherwise the application will not be considered. Eligible Family Members (EFMs) with the requisite qualifications may apply. This is a Local Hire position.See guidance here for forms that must be submitted as part of the application:2. PCMO Applicant skills surveyHOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS AT PEACE CORPSALL 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 Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line of your cover email. Submitted documents become the property of Peace Corps and will not be returned. You will be contacted ONLY if you are deem qualified. 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. The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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