WORK HOURS: Part-time; 20 hours/week
SALARY: - For persons Ordinarily Resident (OR*) in Bahrain: BD 7,172.5/year (BD 597.708/month) starting salary, including allowances (position grade FSN-09).
Applicants ordinarily resident in Bahrain must possess Bahraini government work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
- For Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs*) and persons Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR*) in Bahrain: Position grade FP-05; salary is in US Dollars based on the US pay plan. See the HR section for more details.
All FP position grades are determined by HR in Washington DC
BENEFITS: Excellent working conditions; 5-day workweek; annual pay for performance increase; premier worldwide medical insurance coverage for employee and family (prorated share); 13 work days of annual leave per year; 20 holidays per year (American and Bahraini); optional retirement plan; ample opportunity for on-line/classroom training and personal development.
The American Embassy in Manama is seeking a candidate for employment as a Registered Professional Nurse in the Health Unit.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
This position functions as a fully credentialed/licensed professional nurse in Bahrain and provides a full range of professional nursing services to American and Locally Employed Staff. The position is located in the Embassy Health Unit (HU) and is under the direct supervision of the Foreign Service Health Practitioner (FSHP) and provides support and assistance to the Regional Medical Officer/Psychiatrist (RMO/P). The position is part-time and shared.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office at 1724-2937.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: Items 1-5 are ALL REQUIRED. All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education: Graduate of a professional nursing school with a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Western European equivalent (to include Australia, New Zealand, Canada & South Africa) is required.
2. Experience: At least two years of occupational health experience, with at least one year in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Western European is required.
3. Language: Level 4 (Fluent) speaking/reading English is required.
4. Knowledge: The ability to administer adult and pediatric immunization programs according to current CDC standards is required as are basic nursing skills, such as vital signs measurement and bedside nursing care. A good working knowledge or experience of current health promotion recommendations in the U.S. population is required. Must be familiar with American Nursing standards of care. Must be able to screen patients and triage to ensure urgent conditions are seen by Foreign Service Medical Providers.
5. Abilities & Skills: Must have strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition. Must be able to perform basic word processing on the computer.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs*) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. A USEFM does not have to be residing in Bahrain to be considered, but the sponsoring officer must be officially assigned to post. A candidate must meet all the aforementioned criteria to be selected.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Current “not ordinarily resident employees” hired under a Personal Services Agreement are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendardays 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. Applicants who claim EFM or MOH* status must include in the cover letter accompanying their application that they are claiming EFM/MOH status, their present nationality, and name and employing section/agency of their sponsoring family member.
2. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; or
4. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
5. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application;
6. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above;
7. List any family members who are currently employed at the Embassy. Any omission in this area, either intentional or accidental, may be grounds for dismissal.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Attention: Vacancy Announcement # 11-20
U.S. Embassy Manama-Bahrain/P.O. Box 26431/Bahrain
Telephone: 17-242-700 /Fax: 17-242-807
E-mail: ManamaHRO@state.gov
