PEACE CORPS UGANDA

P.O Box 7007, Plot 48 Malcolm X, Kololo, Kampala, Uganda

Telephone: 256.0317.111200/0752.111.201

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT VA 2016-009

BACK-UP PROVIDER

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Special note

Back up Provider (Peace Corps Medical Officer)

Tuesday May 10, 2016
Tuesday May 24, 2016 4:45pm
Personal services Contract. Local Hire position
Country Director (CD)
Peace Corps Uganda (PCUG) Office, Kampala
This contract is for one year Dates are stated in the contract
details.
The services to be performed will be subject to the ultimate
responsibility and authority of the Country Director (CD)
who is responsible for all Peace Corps activities in Uganda.

Position function
The required skill level for the back-up provider shall be a physician, physician assistant or nurse
practitioner.
Responsibilities
The back-up provider shall 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.
For more details about this job, please refer to the website
(http://uganda.peacecorps.gov/content/jobs-peace-corps)
Qualifications and Requirements:
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

At least 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 required

Preference will be given to those that already have a US Mission Security Clearance.
Interested applicants for this position must follow the instructions on the website provided above,
otherwise the application will not be considered.
See guidance on the website for forms that must be submitted as part of the application.
1. PCMO Application form
2. PCMO Applicant skills survey
3. Clinical Privileges form
4. Standard Reference form
All documents must be in English with official translation.
How to apply
Only Electronic Submissions will be accepted.
Please submit a Word formatted letter of interest, resume, names and contact information for
three references to applications@ug.peacecorps.gov .
Clearly indicate your name and the position applied for on the subject line of the cover email as
well as on all the attachments: For example Katungu Bonita_Medical Officer for the Medical Officer. Do not write any other words in the subject line of your mail. Submitted documents
become the property of the Peace Corps and will not be returned.
You will be contacted ONLY if you are deemed qualified. If called for an interview, you will be
expected to bring a reference letter from your area Local Council (LC1) as well as your academic
credentials.