Physician Vacancy at the U.S. Embassy

Position Title: Physician - All Interested Candidates.

Job Station: Abuja.

INTRODUCTION:-

Physician - All Interested Candidates job opportunity is available at the U.S. Embassy for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM – FP is 03.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • Salary for part-time work schedule will be adjusted as appropriate.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is:
  • Full Time (40 hours per week)
  • Part-time (minimum of 20 hours per week) work schedule may be considered.
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Travel Required: Not Required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

Basic Function:

• The incumbent provide primary urgent and emergency outpatient medical care services to all eligible American employees and their family members.  Additionally, the incumbent will provide emergency and occupational health services to all employees of the Mission.  Services will be provided through direct patient evaluation, examination, and treatment. 
• The LE Staff physician is responsible for determining when hospitalization/medical evacuation is required and arranging all appropriate aspects of the patient’s care. 
• The LE Staff physician will participate in after-hours call responsibilities with other health unit team members.
• The job holder has significant impact on the entire embassy customer base in a variety of levels and fashions, including decisions on employees’ abilities to work, continued ability to be posted in their overseas assignment based on medical conditions that require ongoing management, and Medevac decisions and implications.
• The Front Office and Management Officer will look to this position to play a vital role in creating a healthier workplace, writing policies and providing advice on how to improve the health condition and awareness of the entire mission.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

Education Requirements:

• Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School and completion of appropriate post-graduate internship/residency/or fellowship is required.
• Must possess and maintains a current valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine within Nigeria, country of citizenship, or the U.S.
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience post-graduate training in primary care (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine) with at least 50% of the provider’s time involved with direct patient care during that time is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Applicant must be a skilled and experienced physician who recognizes and understands the problems of delivering healthcare to a large and diverse group of personnel and their family members and be able to adjust his/her response and actions to varying medical and social situations.
• Expert knowledge in technical medical terminologies is required. 

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Fluent in writing/speaking/reading English is required. .

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to perform common office-based surgical procedures, primary care procedures, and have emergency response skills such as intubation of patients, IV insertion, ability to perform CPR, etc.
• Must be comfortable caring for patients of all ages. Position shall work with standard medical equipment and is expected to know how to operate basic laboratory equipment.
• Must be proficient in use of computer including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet functions including medical literature searches and use of common computer-based applications/programs is required.
• Must be sensitive to needs and feelings of the patients and be approachable and personable in order to obtain and maintain the trust and confidence of employees and dependents.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): 

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

REMUNERATION:-

Apply Before:-

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should:

 apply online

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this positio:
  • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Degree (not transcript) and/or
  • NYSC Certificate or Exemption document
  • Medical License

For EFMs, in addition to the above:

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.
• For More Info: HR Section 09-461-4000 HRNigeria@state.gov

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