Job Opportunities for Nurse Practitioner at U.S. Consulate General, Lagos

The U.S. Consulate General, Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the Health Unit:
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner, FSN-10/FP-05/5

Location:
 Lagos
Work Hours: Part-time; 36 hours/week

Basic Function 

  • The incumbent provides primary preventive and emergency health care services to the entire American direct hire and dependents of all agencies at post and coordinate referrals with providers in Nigeria or medevac referrals when necessary.
  • S/he assesses Foreign Service National Employees upon occasions of injury at work and refers any who become ill at work to their local private physicians.
  • The program assists with the health unit administrative matters and trainings.
  • Additionally, s/he communicates with the local providers, local diagnostic facilities, local pharmaceutical and air ambulance companies to provide their assistance with individual care when needed.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

  • Master’s degree in nurse practitioner with current unrestricted license. MSN with nurse practitioner certification from either American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Must have practice advanced nursing to include examinations, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and health education. Expertise with otoscope, ophthalmoscope, stethoscope and other diagnostic instruments is required.
  • Ability to work without technical medical supervision, plan and administer a health program is required.
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft and keyboard data entry is required.
  • (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience or practice after receiving advanced degree is required.
  • Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.

Selection Process

  • When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

  • Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
  • 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.
  • Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
  • Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
  • Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an overall summary rating of “Needs
  • Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
  • Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

Salary
Or – Ordinarily Resident
–N8,795, 684 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$57,270 EFM/MOH – US$49,311 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5


How to ApplyInterested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

  • Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
  • Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
  • Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
  • A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
  • Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
  • E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

All Applications should be Submitted to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)
 
Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note: All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration. a U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to be assigned officially to post.

Deadline  10th November, 2015 


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