Peace Corps Regional Medical Officer (RMO) in South Africa

Peace Corps seeks a Physician with independent practice experience to serve as a Peace Corps Regional Medical Officer (RMO) in Pretoria, South Africa. Peace Corps RSOs are paid contractors who (among other responsibilities) provide medical and administrative support to Peace Corps Medical Contractors (PCMCs) at sub-regional posts and provide medical consultative services to Peace Corps Volunteers/Trainees (PCVs/PCTs) and Peace Corps Response Volunteers though the PCMC at sub regional posts. Peace Corps requires that RMO applicants have and maintain a current, active MD license. All practitioners must maintain their national certifications during the entire contact period. Applicants with overseas work experience will be most competitive. See the attached Statement of Work for a complete description of responsibilities. Required qualifications * Currently licensed physician * Minimum five years recent, relevant primary care experience * Willing to travel extensively within a sub region * A background security investigation will be required. The contract award will be subject to the contractor's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication prior to award * No unfavorable actions related to medical malpractice, state license, clinical privileges, etc in National Practitioner Data Bank. * Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration to be awarded a Federal Government contract. Registration can be accomplished at www.ccr.gov See attached statement of work for complete description of responsibilities. Other qualifications: Previous PCMO experience Professional fluency in English Materials that must be submitted: Application form (Form attached) Current resume Three letters of professional reference Copies of current professional licenses and certifications Application Requirements: 1. All applicants should submit the following materials together to Peace Corps via FAX or email at the contact information listed below: Application form (Form attached) Current resume Copies of current professional licenses and certifications Three confidential professional references submitted directly from the issuing individual. (Form attached) Competitive evaluation of applicants will be based on the following criteria: Peace Corps requires that RMO applicants have and maintain a current, active MD license. All practitioners must maintain their national certifications during the entire contract period. All candidates will be further evaluated on the following criteria. 1. Minimum five years recent, relevant primary care experience 2. Independent practice experience 3. Demonstrated ability to travel and live under difficult conditions and to work effectively in a cross- cultural environment 4. Training and experience in trauma care 5. Knowledge of endemic diseases and health hazards in developing countries 6. Counseling experience and ability 7. Potential impact to Peace Corps health system 8. Experience providing preventive health education and training to non-medical personnel 9. Experience managing and administering health care systems, clinics, or out-patient programs 10. Verbal communication skills