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) 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 on a part-time schedule (10 hours per week).
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact Embassy Ext. 2904 for more information.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 as well as provide the necessary documentation (such as copy of high school diploma, degree or driver’s license).
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. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate addresses the required qualifications above in the application. A USEFM does not have to be residing in Bahrain to be considered, but the sponsoring officer must be officially assigned to post.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
2. 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 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. Documentation (e.g., secondary school diploma, certificates, driver’s license, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above;
2. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
Current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; or
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.
3. (If applicable). Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application;
4. (If applicable). 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.
5. (If applicable). 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.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Attention: Vacancy Announcement # 13-04
U.S. Embassy Manama-Bahrain/P.O. Box 26431/Bahrain
Telephone: 17-242-700 /Fax: 17-242-807
E-mail: ManamaHRO@state.gov
