About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

All interested candidates.

For USEFM - FS is FP-05 Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week).

Start date: 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.

 

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

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).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification clinical work as a professional nurse within the last ten (10) years is required. 

Please note that one credited year of working experience is equal to 40hours per week X 52 weeks or 2080hours

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, the U.S., or a third country. 

Please note that you need to submit a U.S. education equivalency certification/transcript if you studied in a foreign college/university.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Good Working Knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of English is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer. This may be tested.

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.

"Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit"

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

• Make sure to enter ALL relevant work experience(s) and education. CV and/or resumés will not be considered.

• Enter only email addresses to which you have access, as this will be use by the HR Office to contact you if you are shortlisted.

• To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and/or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
• Degree, License or equivalence in the required field 
• Attestation of work or proof of experience

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

At the close of this vacancy announcement:

1. ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.

1. ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for an interview.

1. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

For Eligible Family Members (EFMs), the Human Resources Office will provide appropriate information and guidance.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

HOW TO APPLY : ONLY online via the form available at:

 

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=tzfwwvvbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=53585&orgId=73