VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  08-2007 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION:  Medical Officer (Western-trained)

OPENING DATE: February 13, 2007

CLOSING DATE: Until position is filled

WORK HOURS: As Needed Call-in Basis, Up to Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:             *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-03 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident:  ETB 113,529 p.a.   (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade: FSN – 12)

NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of a Medical Officer (Western Trained) in the Health Unit. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent will provide professional medical consultation services to all official American employees and dependents assigned to the U.S. Embassy and other agencies associated with the Embassy in Ethiopia.  Incumbent will provide initial assessment and referral for locally engaged staff (LES) for on-the-job injuries.
Assist with community health projects and staff training, including but not exclusive of CPR and AED, first aid, immunization drives, health fairs and disaster drills.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact (251-11-517-42-36)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Required Education: M.D. collegiate degree, completion of an approved internship and residency, and a license to practice medicine acceptable in the host country (comparable to requirements in the U.S) are required. 

2.   Required Prior Experience:  Prior practice in the U.S. or country with a similar health care standard and at least six years of progressive experience in internal medicine, family practice, emergency medicine, and OB/GYN, of which one year experience in a supervisory role is required.    
3.    Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English is required.  Fluency in the use of professional medical terminology is required.
4.   Other Skills:  Must have general practice knowledge and understanding to deal with cases frequently seen in Health Unit.  Specifically, must have knowledge and understanding of Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life, and should have regularly attended annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) training and seminars to stay current with medical practice at US and European standards. 
 
5.   Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Ability to tactfully, compassionately, and discretely interact with public in person and by phone. 

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
 
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: 

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for Employment (available at the Main Gate and/or U.S. Embassy web page: http://usembassy.state.gov/ethiopia.
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  

POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-517-40-00, Ext. 4236
E-Mail: hroaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Until position is filled

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