Peace Corps Medical Assistant

The United States Peace Corps, a United States Government Agency, with volunteer programs in 76 countries around the world, is seeking a qualified/registered nurse to fill the position of Medical Assistant. This is a Personal Service Contract Position (PSC), to be based within the Medical Unit at Peace Corps in Sunnyside, Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE • Graduate of accredited nursing school • Current license to practice • At least 3 years experience in a professional practice, hospital or clinic setting • At least 3 years progressively responsible related experience with knowledge of administrative medical duties related to health services. Clerical and secretarial experience desirable. • Basic knowledge of administration of health units/facilities, including procurement of medical supplies and inventory control. • Ability to communicate effectively in oral /written English. • 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 Volunteer sites in South Africa • Ability to work with minimal supervision Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered: 1. A resume or C.V. that includes: • Professional positions held, identifying duties, responsibilities, dates of employment and reason for leaving • Education and training, identifying universities attended, dates of attendance, degrees and diplomas. • Professional licenses, certificates, registrations • An accounting for periods of unemployment longer than three months 2. Three professional medical references, with at least two being from medical colleagues who have directly observed the applicant in a clinical setting. (One must also be from the current employer.) 3. Photocopies of: Academic diplomas. Pease note, in addition to a copy of the academic diploma, the applicant must submit an official academic transcript and curriculum. Professional licenses. If the license does not have an expiration date, written confirmation must be submitted directly from the issuing authority. Please note, if a license is not required, rather, the medical diploma is the license to practice, written confirmation, issued directly from the professional medical board, Ministry of Health or other appropriate regulatory authority establishing that the candidate is properly credentialed for medical practice, is required. Certificates of all post graduate training, internships, residencies, fellowships Professional registrations 4. A cover letter 5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 6. The candidate should also provide the following: a. Date of birth b. Place of birth c. Citizenship d. Passport number e. Passport issue date f. Passport expiration date All documents must be in English with official translation. A full position description is available on request.

Job Specification

It is a full-time, 40 hours per week, with possibility of compensatory time as deemed necessary by supervisors. The Medical Assistant (MA) performs a variety of clinical and administrative duties in support of the health unit. The MA reports to the Country Director (CD) for administrative issues and works under the direction of the Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO). The MA is responsible for providing administrative support and, to the extent credentialed, clinical support, actively assisting the PCMO in clinical procedures (*), under PCMO oversight, and other clerical and administrative functions in support of the PCMO(s). (*) Clinical duties will be performed as approved by the Medical Director/Chief of Clinical Programs, Volunteer Support, with clinical oversight by the PCMO. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support to the Health Unit The MA coordinates responsibilities directly with the PCMO. Must adhere to confidentiality regarding PCVs medical issues and possess excellent interpersonal skills. I. Clinical Support • Performs clinical privileges as approved by the Medical Director/Chief of Clinical Programs, Volunteer Support, with oversight by the PCMO. II. Administrative Support • Prepares mailings, including laboratory samples and medical supplies to be sent to PCVs, training sites and other destinations and forwards them to the appropriate administrative staff for mailing by courier or ground transportation. • Regularly updates the list of medical facilities and medical service providers under the instruction and oversight by PCMO. • Assists PCMO in reviewing the PCV handbook in the areas corresponding to medical information given to PCVs during Pre-Service Training (PST). Updates medical facilities and medical providers' addresses, contact information, and any other information required in this Handbook. III. Medical Supply Duties • Ensures an adequate supply of disposable materials, maintains inventory within the medical unit, and keeps PCMO informed. • Responsible for updating medical inventory when medication/supplies are delivered. • Keeps an accurate control of the expiration dates of all medicines and alerts the PCMO of upcoming expired medications. IV. Other Duties • Performs other assignments considered as necessary by the supervisor. Applicability: This position is open to all South African citizens. To Apply: Interested applicants for this position must submit applications through americanembassy.pnet.co.za (Please note that you will be required to register on the site first before you can upload your application material and/or CV to be considered.). Only current USG employees who are interested in applying may submit their applications to za01-hr@peacecorps.gov Duplicated applications will not be considered. No faxes will be accepted. Point of Contact: Tshidi Tau Telephone: (012) 344 4255 ext 222 Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged. www.peacecorps.gov The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.