All Eligible Family Members (EFMs), Members of Household (MOH) - All Agencies. (Only U.S. Citizens are Eligible)
POSITION: Medical Doctor (Pediatrics) – FP-04*
OPENING DATE: June 1, 2012
CLOSING DATE: June 15, 2012
WORK HOURS: When Actually Employed (WAE)
SALARY: *EFM: (Starting salary to be confirmed by Washington)
(Position Grade: FP-4)
NOTE: ONLY ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AS DEFINED BY 3 FAM 8200 OF US GOVERNEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. AN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED
The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Medical Doctor (Pediatrics) in the Health Unit of the Embassy.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the direct supervision of Post’s Medical Officer, the incumbent will provide professional medical consultation services to pediatric eligible family members of official American employees assigned to the U.S. Embassy and other agencies associated with the Embassy in Ethiopia.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (251-11-130-6000)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Required Education: Incumbent must have M.D. collegiate degree, completion of an approved internship, and a license to practice medicine acceptable in the host country (comparable to requirements in the U.S). Current Board certification with American Board of Pediatrics is also a requirement.
2. Required Prior Experience: A minimum of six years progressive experience in pediatrics and prior practice in the U.S. is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Writing English is required.
4. Other Skills: Must have general pediatric practice knowledge and understanding to manage cases frequently seen in the Health Unit is required. Incumbent must also have knowledge and understanding of Pediatric Advanced Life Support; must have regularly attended annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) training and seminars to stay current with medical practice at US and European standards; familiarity with US Government and Department of State medical regulations and administrative procedures, especially those involving medical evacuations.
5. Interpersonal skill Requirement: Must be sensitive to needs and feelings of others and be approachable to every parent at post in order to obtain and maintain the trust and confidence of employees and dependents. Maturity, stability, objectivity, resourcefulness, adaptability and sound professional judgment are essential in this position. Must have a customer-service orientation.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for Federal Employment (DS-174) or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provide the same information as an DS-174; plus
3. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
O. Education
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills
R. Work Experience
S. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-130-6000 Ext. 6196
E-Mail: hroaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM) - An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM)- For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• U.S. Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) - EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH) - An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 15, 2012
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