Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Peace Corps Zambia seeks the services of a Medical Doctor to serve as a Back-up Medical Provider based in Lusaka, Zambia. This is a part-time and intermittent work contract to be activated only during staffing gaps and/or in the absence of Peace Corps Medical Officers.
Daily Rate: o/a ZMW 2,743.00/Day
General description:
The Back-up Medical Provider shall provide clinical care to Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees in the absence of a Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) or assist the PCMO during busy times.

Main responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
• 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 will also function as a PCMO and perform any or all of the PCMO duties.
• Be accessible by telephone around-the-clock when on call, and to be available to work in the Peace Corps Health Unit when required.
• May also be required to provide consultative or prescriptive services to Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Officer.
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 www.faimer.org/resources/imed.html
• Current HPCZ license to practice in Zambia
• Relevant clinical experience in primary care
• 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
• Program management, administrative experience
• Ability to work effectively as part of an intercultural team
• Hardworking, reliable and diligent with good inter-personal skills
• Willing to travel to rural sites in Zambia
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
Interested applicants must submit the following forms or the application may not be considered:
• Completed Peace Corps Medical Officer application form,
• Completed Peace Corps Medical Officer applicant skills survey,
• Completed Privilege Form; the applicant must complete this request for privileges depending on their professional qualifications.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
The forms may be obtained through the links above or by contacting the Human Resources Office by emailing ZM-jobs@peacecorps.gov.
Applications and supporting documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above requirements, completed forms as detailed above, and three (3) written work references/recommendations must be submitted by close of business May 31, 2022.
Only email applications will be accepted and should be addressed to:
Email: ZM-jobs@peacecorps.gov.
Clearly stating your name and position applied for in the subject line of your email. (E.g. John Doe, Back – Up Medical Officer).
Applicants that applied for the full-time position may also apply for this position if they are willing to accept a contract for short-term, intermittent work.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and no telephone inquiries will be entertained.
The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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