Peace Corps / Tanzania Medical Assistant (MA)

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

 (MA) is directly involved in clinical and administrative duties in the Medical Unit to support Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) serving throughout Tanzania, The MA is responsible for arranging prompt diagnostic consultations for PCVs with physicians, dentists, specialists, medical laboratories with identified medical facilities and is the health unit receptionist; Actively assists Peace Corps Medical Officers (PCMOs) in clinical procedures, administrative aspects of annual plus termination medical exams including the preparation of laboratory samples; maintenance of current, complete and accurate records of all PCVs consultations and treatments; ordering and stocking of medical supplies and equipment to ensure availability of drugs when needed; Maintains a computer based inventory system and provides regular inventory reports; Chaperones PCVs during medical examinations; Assists to review medical expenditures to ensure that all correspond to provided services and that charges are customary and reasonable,

The Qualifications:

Applicants must have successfully completed nursing school (university degree/technical or diploma) with applicable knowledge and experience obtained through on-the-job training or under the direct guidance of a provider (supporting documentation must be submitted); two years progressively responsible related experience with knowledge of administrative medical duties related to health services, Clerical and secretarial experience desirable; English fluency is required; Basic knowledge of administration of health units/facilities, including procurement of medical supplies and inventory control and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook, and Excel) is desirable,

Abilities and Skills:The incumbent must have good inter personal skills and be a good I communicator, especially over the telephone with a well-developed listening ability in a sensitive I and respectful manner, Needs to be organized and effective in a fluid and flexible work situation

Application Instructions:

Please forward your applications with current phone number to: the Email: applicants@tz.peacecorps.gov and put the position title in the subject field, Or deliver applications to

The Director of Management and Operations,

US Peace Corps,

P.O. Box 9123,

Dar es Salaam,

Tanzania

Full statements of work can be provided to applicants by emailing ao@tz.peacecorps.gov

Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: Apr 22, 2013