Nairobi, KE Telework Eligible: No For More Info: Nairobi [email protected]
0203636000
Nairobi [email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:This position is open to:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Current Employees of the Mission
• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
• U.S. Citizens Only / All Sources
• Third Country Nationals
• Former employees of the Mission who left employment due to a reduction in force within one year from the position opening date.
For USEFM – FP grade is FP-5. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentMarketing Statement:
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.Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Kenya is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a Registered Nurse to join the Health/Medical Unit office.Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:Not Required
Duties
Job Overview
The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies, implementation of a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission. The incumbent will work in the Medical Unit under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) or Medical Provider (MP).
· Direct Patient Care Responsibilities 50%
The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a primary care/urgent care clinic for all ICASS eligible DHA American Employees and their eligible family members. In addition, they will maintain an occupational health unit for all embassy employees, LES, Contractors, and DHA. They will evaluate and assess patients within their scope of training by means of a health history, observation, interview, physical examination and selected diagnostic measures. They will review and interpret the medical history and record and apply appropriate diagnostic measures. Working within the Nursing Scope of Practice, they will select appropriate actions including treatment, referral for additional care, or collaborate care with Medical Unit providers. They will document and maintain an appropriate record of all patient visits in the Medical Unit. The incumbent will provide appropriate patient education such as wound care, diabetes care, or other specific health related topics as needed. They will respond to all Mission clinical medical needs as requested/required to include home visits, hospital visits, and compound emergencies.
· Medical Evacuations 10%
Arranges Medevacs though RMO/MP and in coordination with MED/Foreign Programs or appropriate Regional Medevac Center. Drafts MED Channel cables and referral documents with appropriate medical coding. Coordinates requests for specialty appointments with accepting medevac site and serves as liaison between local providers and MED when necessary. Requests fund cites from appropriate agency. Assists patients with access to medical services prior to evacuation and may accompany patient as a medical attendant when necessary.
· Medical Clearance examinations 10%
Prepares cables for fund cites requests and verifies and approves Clearance-related medical and laboratory invoices for payment. Schedules medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by MED/Clearances. Assists medical personnel with clinical examinations performed in the medical unit and performs basic diagnostic tests as approved by the RMO or MP. Reviews all completed medical clearance papers for thoroughness and transmits to MED/Clearances. Packages and ships laboratory specimens as necessary.
· Immunization Clinic for routine and travel-related immunizations 10%
The incumbent will assess each patient’s immunization needs and using CDC and ACIP guidelines provide appropriate immunizations. Maintains logs and/or appropriate data bases compliant with U.S. Federal Regulations and requirements. They must budget for, order and rotate all stocks of vaccines. Remain current with vaccination requirements and adverse events.
· Custody and Proper Internal Controls for the Medical Unit and Mission Medical Response 10%
Maintains inventory and procurement process for all medical supplies and medical equipment. Performs workplace health and safety surveys with the POSHO. Maintains an accident log book and provides essential reporting per MED/SHEM guidelines and in conjunction with HR requirements. Serves as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and is responsible for all aspects of maintenance, inventory, and training regarding emergency medical supplies and equipment on all USG facilities under Chief of Mission Authority.
· Relationship with Local Medical Providers and Facilities 10%
Maintains a list of acceptable local medical consultants and copy of their credentials. Identifies quality providers and facilities in local community and works with the RMO/MP to develop a referral network of providers/facilities that is vetted and assures the best quality of care for the Mission members. Monitors public health issues that may impact the Mission community and coordinates with the RMO/MP and Administration regarding appropriate responses. Works with RMO/MP/RMO-P/RMLS and Post Medical Advisor to assess level of care at clinics, laboratories, blood banks, hospitals, and individual providers to update and maintain the MCI registry of services.
*Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- security certificate; or
- Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
- Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing. Must possess and maintain a valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the host nation, country of origin, or the U.S.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications:
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
- English level III (Good Working Knowledge) Language required.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
- The incumbent possesses critical-thinking skills and comprehends MED’s policies and procedures regarding medical evacuations, hospitalizations and insurance reimbursement methodology. Must maintain current knowledge of local and regional medical services that can provide care for all acuity levels, including betted specialists and hospitals. Is a resource for arranging the best method to transport critically ill patients and maintains a working relationship with transport facilities.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
- The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition capable of dealing with a complexity interactive challenges in difficult and emotional situations. Must have a solid working knowledge of MED’s RN Clinical Practice Guidelines and be familiar with American Nursing Standards of Care. Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
License:
- Must possess and maintain a valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
- Annual salary increases based on meeting performance goals
- An annual “13-Month” bonus equal to one month’s basic pay
- $1500 per year Tuition Reimbursement for university studies
- Health Insurance for you and your family with 90% of the premium paid by the Mission
- Life and Disability insurance through with 100% of the premium paid by the Mission
- An amount equal to 9.5% of your basic pay contributed annually to your pension plan
- 21 paid holidays each year
- 25 days of paid annual leave accrued per year
- 25 days of paid sick leave accrued per year
- 5 days of paid family leave per year
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid pre-adoptive and adoptive leave
- And a multitude of training and professional development opportunities
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
- Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
- Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
- Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
- University Degree (if applicable)
- University Transcript (if applicable)
- Language Scores (if applicable)
- Nursing License (if applicable)
- Certificate (if applicable)
- Professional License (if applicable)
- Resume/CV (if applicable)
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
- Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
