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Personal Service Contract Statement of Work

Position: Peace Corps Medical Officer
Supervisor: Country Director
Position Summary: The United States Peace Corps seeks a Medical Doctor or Nurse Practitioner to serve as a
contracted Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) based in Yaounde. The services to be performed under this
contract will be subject to the ultimate responsibility, authority and medical supervision of the Peace Corps
Associate Director for the Office of Health Services (AD/OHS) with assistance from the Country Director (CD).
Salary: Range 15 392 522 – 34 366 649 CFA basic salary plus additional allowances.
Announcement #: 2023-061401
Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Application opens: June 19, 2023 Application closes: July 17, 2023
Supervisory role: Yes
The required/preferred skill level of the Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) shall be a Physician.
The PCMO shall work the schedule found in VI – Work Week.
I. Professional qualifications
A. Physician: The PCMO shall have a valid, current, active license to practice as a Physician in one
of the 50 United States, or country where license was obtained.
It shall be the responsibility of the PCMO-Physician to maintain a current valid license to practice
medicine in one of the 50 United States, or country where license was obtained, at all times during
the performance period of this contract while serving as a PCMO in any country.
II. Scope of Practice
1. PHYSICIAN (MD/DO) SCOPE OF PRACTICE
The PCMO shall:
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative ambulatory healthcare services to Volunteers
which includes assessment, diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic illness.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams for close of service and health status.
• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests including, but not limited to EKGs,
x-rays, spirometry, etc.
• Prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies that comply with the Medical
Technical Guidelines. Serve as a medical prescriber for Registered Nurses and advisor to Nurse
Practitioners.
• Provide mental health counseling to Trainees and Volunteers.
• Collaborate with peer PCMOs, consultants and OHS to develop and continuously evaluate an
integrated Volunteer-centered health care plan to include further testing, specialist referral,
medication, therapy, diet or life-style changes.
• Promote health and prevent illness and injury by providing health information and training to
Trainees and Volunteers.
• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment through a Quality Improvement (QI) program.
• Acquire and apply critical new knowledge and technologies to the practice domain.
• Accept responsibility for knowing the legal, ethical, and professional parameters of practice,
maintain those boundaries and acknowledge when a decision or action has not been in the best
interest of a Volunteer while taking corrective action in the Volunteer’s behalf.
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III. Services to Be Provided
1. The PCMO shall perform the following clinical care and administrative services in accordance with
the policies promulgated in the Peace Corps Manual and the Medical Technical Guidelines. A copy
of the Peace Corps Manual and Medical Technical Guidelines shall be provided by the Peace Corps
in the country of assignment and are incorporated herein by reference. The PCMO shall provide
and perform the clinical and administrative services listed herein, in support of the Peace Corps
Volunteers and Trainees in his/her country of assignment. For purposes of this Statement of Work,
Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) shall include Trainees.
2. The PCMO shall also provide health and medical care to such other persons as required by the
Peace Corps, which may include employees/staff and/or contractors of the Peace Corps and other
United States Government agencies. If under an agreement with the Department of State, the
PCMO, upon request, may be provided a copy of the agreement between the Peace Corps and the
Department of State that provides malpractice protection for the PCMO.
3. The PCMO, as delegated by the AD/OHS, is responsible for establishing and managing the incountry Volunteer Health Support Program. The PCMO acts as both program manager and
clinician. The PCMO shall perform the following functions:
A. Safety and Security
A.1. With all other Peace Corps staff, the PCMO shall share responsibility for the safety and
security of Peace Corps Volunteers by remaining current on safety and security policies and
procedures and making safety and security the first priority.
A.2. The PCMO shall provide input for developing and updating safety and security procedures
and reporting formats for use by staff, PCVs and counterparts.
B. Prevention and health education
The PCMO shall:
B.1. Plan, coordinate and provide health education to Volunteers, both during formal in-country
training programs, and throughout their tour, through the use of newsletters, health handbooks,
individual health education sessions, and other activities.
B.2. Provide preventive health services, including immunizations, periodic health evaluations
and preventive treatments.
B.3. Establish and maintain a monitoring program in order to ensure 100% Volunteer
compliance with Peace Corps health maintenance requirements such as obtaining
immunizations on schedule or taking malaria prophylaxis.
B.4. Participate in the process of site selection (living and work sites); provide ongoing site
evaluations. Make written professional recommendations for site improvements or changes if
indicated.
C. Clinical care
The PCMO shall:
C.1. Provide clinical care, including the assessment and management of health problems. This
includes the provision of primary care for common illnesses and injuries appropriate to the
PCMO's training and credentials and as set forth in the Medical Technical Guidelines.
C.2. Arrange for prompt diagnostic consultations with physicians, dentists, specialists,
laboratories or other facilities in cases where the provision of health care requires medical skills
or facilities beyond the professional capability of the PCMO. The PCMO has oversight and
approval responsibilities for referred health care.
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C.3. Maintain current, complete and accurate records on all PCV consultations and treatment
(including laboratory and x-ray reports) in each PCV’s health record. This includes counseling
notes, referrals, individual health education sessions, telephone consultations and
correspondence between the Volunteer and the PCMO.
C.4. Establish and maintain an in-country referral network of health care providers – identify
and evaluate consultants, facilities and services.
C.5. Coordinate, in collaboration with other Peace Corps staff, the medical evacuation of PCVs
requiring treatment not available locally to designated evacuation points. This may include
accompanying evacuated PCVs to these points.
C.6. Coordinate, or when PCMO's credentials permit, conduct annual and termination medical
and dental evaluations, including laboratory tests, for all Volunteers in accordance with Medical
Technical Guidelines.
C.7. Seek consultation with the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) and/or OHS to assist with case
management and referrals.
C.8. Seek prompt consultation with OHS for all health conditions that may present a high risk
to the Volunteer or others. It shall be the PCMO’s responsibility to ensure that privileged
information in medical documents is protected in order to comply with medical confidentiality
and Privacy Act provisions. Note that medically confidential information is NOT to be
transmitted by non-secure electronic means.
C.9. Adhere to the Medical Technical Guidelines for policy on the management of specific
clinical conditions. If there is a compelling reason for non-adherence to the Medical Technical
Guidelines, the PCMO must consult OHS for concurrence.
D. Counseling
The PCMO shall:
D.1. Provide emotional support and short-term counseling services in accordance with Medical
Technical Guidelines.
D.2. Assess Volunteers for signs and symptoms of emotional disorders and substance abuse,
and provide support and referral as set forth in Medical Technical Guidelines.
D.3. Establish a mental health referral network; oversee referral interventions; and document
referrals in the medical record.
E. Program management/administration
The PCMO shall:
E.1. Establish and operate a health unit; maintain supplies of medications, health and medical
equipment to meet anticipated routine and emergency medical needs. In collaboration with the
Peace Corps Country Director and the Director of Management Operation (DMO), order, stock,
and inventory medical supplies and equipment. All medicines, medical supplies and equipment
provided or paid for by the Peace Corps shall be for the sole and exclusive purpose of treating
Trainees and Volunteers and other eligible persons, who may include employees/staff or
contractors of the Peace Corps or of other United States Government agencies.
E.2. Maintain regularly scheduled and announced office hours in the Peace Corps health unit.
The schedule for regular office hours will be determined with the approval of the Country
Director. The PCMO is a fully participating member of the in-country Peace Corps staff.
In this capacity, the PCMO may be called upon to provide health/medical care to Volunteers
and other eligible personnel after duty hours and on week-ends and holidays. The PCMO will
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be "on-call" after hours and on week-ends and holidays for medical and/or mental health
emergencies for all personnel eligible for the PCMO's services.
Policy regarding adjustable work schedules and extra time off differs from country-to-country
and is developed by each Country Director to meet the specific program needs of each post.
The PCMO may adopt or modify an adjustable work schedule, or take extra time off in addition
to the annual leave specified in this contract, only after advance written agreement is reached
with the Country Director.
E.3. Advise the CD of foreseeable PCMO absences sufficiently in advance to permit
arrangement for coverage. In the event the PCMO is sick, on vacation or unavailable due to (a)
accompanying a medical evacuation; (b) attendance at a Peace Corps conference; or (c) an
authorized field trip away from the office, OHS and the Country Director shall be responsible
for arranging adequate coverage. The PCMO will assist OHS and the Country Director in
arranging such coverage.
E.4. Participate in staff meetings and assist with the formation of all in-country policies that
have potential impact on Volunteer health/safety. Maintain administrative records and planning
systems and participate in the budgetary planning process.
E.5. Administer the in-country Volunteer Health Support Program in compliance with Peace
Corps policies and procedures as outlined in the Medical Technical Guidelines and Manual
Sections.
E.6. Maintain clinical records - referred to as the "Volunteer Health Record" - in accordance
with specifications set forth in the Medical Technical Guideline, "Health Records." Ensure
medical confidentiality and compliance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, HIPAA, the Peace
Corps Manual Section on Medical Confidentiality and Medical Technical Guideline, "Medical
Confidentiality."
E.7. Establish in-country, regional, and long distance medical evacuation plans in collaboration
with OHS and the Country Director and other in-country Peace Corps staff.
E.8. Provide the CD and OHS with status reports on health and safety concerns, including
objectives of the health care program and identified in-country health risks.
E.9. Keep the CD and OHS informed of major health and safety problems which have
programmatic impact. This includes, but is not limited to assaults, illnesses that interfere with
Volunteers' activities, or Volunteer medical evacuation and/or hospitalization.
E.10. Advise the CD and OHS of needed clinical and administrative support when applicable.
E.11. Review all proposed medical expenditures and provide professional advice to OHS
relative to payment.
E.12. Provide OHS with regular and timely status reports, (i.e., ongoing consultations,
hospitalizations, assaults, etc.)
E.13. Submit monthly epidemiological surveillance data to OHS and other reports as
appropriate to OHS and the CD.
E.14. Maintain effective, timely and appropriate liaison and cooperation regarding health
programming and clinical services called for under this contract with the CD and other members
of the in-country staff.
E.15. Ensure, to the best of the PCMO's ability, that all physicians, dentists, laboratories,
hospitals or clinics providing services in conjunction with this contract are professionally
qualified through guidance by OHS.
E.16. Attend Continuing Medical Education courses and Medical Overseas Staff Training in
Washington when invited by OHS.
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F. Mentoring and on-the-job training of other PCMOs
The PCMO shall:
F.1. Provide and receive mentoring and on-the-job training, as indicated and appropriate, to
other PCMOs assigned to the Peace Corps health unit in-country. Such training should be
undertaken with the approval of OHS and in consultation with the CD. “Other PCMOs” may
include back-up/coverage and temporary duty (TDY) personnel, as well as colleagues who are
under Peace
Corps contract to provide health care to Volunteers, and share responsibility for the
management of the in-country Volunteer health care system.
F.2. Provide long-term on-the-job training for a PCMO colleague, if program circumstances
indicate the need. It is the goal to guide his/her preparation to eventually assume the full roles
and responsibilities of the PCMO. This should be undertaken only with the approval of, and in
consultation with both OHS and CD.
G. Evaluations of PCMOs
At the conclusion of the mentoring period and annually, the Country Director and OHS will jointly
evaluate the PCMO’s performance of duties under this contract in accordance with criteria set forth
in the Medical Technical Guidelines. The initial evaluation at the conclusion of the mentoring period
will include any assessments conducted by Peace Corps during the mentoring period.
H. Travel within Country
All travel will be coordinated with and approved by the Country Director. If indicated by
country/program needs, travel will be planned and undertaken in collaboration with other Peace
Corps staff.
The PCMO shall:
H.1. Travel to and be prepared to stay at training sites on a regular basis as program needs
dictate in order to provide Volunteers with health training, preventive care (e.g. immunizations),
and clinical intervention as needed.
H.2. Undertake routine visits to Volunteer living sites on a schedule developed in collaboration
with the CD and other Peace Corps staff.
I. Must be able to obtain a US Visa.
J. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, respect, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and
politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include
effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from
varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender,
disabilities, and other individual differences.
K. Given that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be a lengthy period where there are
likely to be limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”)
at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during the COVID-19 pandemic,
as determined by the Peace Corps Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in
furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps
Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment
in order for the successful return of Volunteers.
This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what
is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many
forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative,
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technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This
temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to
individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country
government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.
L. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 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. https://search.wdoms.org/
• Current license to practice
• Relevant clinical experience in primary care after medical school
• 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 sites in Cameroon
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to obtain an American visa
Application instructions
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following:
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. Include all post graduate training, i.e. internships, residencies, fellowships.
• Professional licenses, certificates, registrations
• An accounting for periods of unemployment longer than three months
PCMO Application form (obtain signature): (Attached)
Please make sure the candidate has provided the following in their application form:
▪ Date of birth
▪ Place of birth
▪ Citizenship
▪ Passport number
▪ Passport issue date
▪ Passport expiration date
A completed PCMO applicant skills survey: (Attached)
Three letters of professional reference. (At least two must be from professional medical colleagues who have
directly observed the applicant in a clinical setting). Letters must be written recently with date written at the
top or bottom of the letter. Letters must be in English.
Clinical privilege form (obtain signature) (Attached)
Photocopy of Academic diplomas. If the candidate is an MD, he or she must be a graduate of a medical school
listed on the following web site: https://search.wdoms.org/ a translated copy of the diploma in English is
required. Official translation is not necessary.
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Photocopy of professional licenses. If the license does not have an expiration date, written confirmation must
be submitted directly from the issuing authority. Please note, some countries do not require an actual license;
rather, the medical diploma is the license to practice. If this is the case, the applicant must submit 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.
A translated copy of the diploma in English is required. Official translation is not necessary.
Professional certification needed if Nurse Practitioner
All documents must be in English. Official translation is not required.
Peace Corps Cameroon does not accept documents saved on any cloud format including Google. The file size
should not exceed 8MB.
Applications are to be submitted to CM-HR@peacecorps.gov and include Peace Corps Medical Officer in
the subject line.
No telephone calls or personal visits please. Only the documents listed in the application instructions should
be submitted including your telephone number by July 14, 2023. Only candidates selected for an interview will
be contacted.