U.S. Embassy Vacancy for Physician in Abuja October, 2015

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, is seeking to employ a suitable suitable and qualified candidate for the position of:

Job Title: Physician

Ref: 2014-098, 2015-018
Location: Abuja – Health Unit
Position Grade: FSN-12/FP-03
Work Hours: Full time; 40 hours/week

Basic Functions

• The incumbent provides medical services to approximately 156
  direct hire American employees and approximately 85 dependents of all
  agencies at post as primary care physician. S/He sees 377 Foreign
  Service National employees upon occasion of injury on the job, referring
  any who become ill at work to their private physicians.
• S/He helps in planning and administering the health program at
  post, including at – post hospitalizations and medical evacuations.
  S/He serves as consulting and on – call physician for high – level VIP
  visits when the RMO and/or FSHP are not present.

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:

• Medical Degree from the U.S. or western European equivalent is
  required with a license to practice in Nigeria. Completion of formal
  U.S. internship, minimum of three years formal residency or equivalent
  training as certified by the U.S. Office of Medical Services (M/MED)
  and current U.S. specialty Board certification is required
• Must have good working knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life
  Support, Pediatric Advances Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support,
  and Emergency Preparedness for chemical, biological and radiological
  situations.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in internal
  medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, and OB/GYN. The
  incumbent must possess the following experience: international medical
  evacuations and experience of providing medical services during
  disaster
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English, the use
  of professional medical terminology is required. Language proficiency
  will be tested.
• Regular attendance of the annual Continuing Medical Education
  (CME) training and seminars to stay current with medical practice at
  U.S. standards is required.
• Must be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and have a customer – service orientation.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Remuneration
Salary Or- Ordinarily Resident – N9,045,838.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN – 12
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$76,730 EFM/MOH – US$66,067 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP -03.

How to Apply
 
Interested and qualified candidates for this position must submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for U.S. 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.
• 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.
• Any other documentation (e.g., certificates, awards, copies of
  degrees earned) that directly addresses the qualification requirements
  of the position as listed above.
• 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.

Submit Application to:
Embassy of the United States of America,
Human Resources Office,
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,
Central District Area,
Abuja.

Point of Contact: Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

Or submit 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:

• Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.
• 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  15th October, 2015.