Job Title: Nurse ERR FSN-8
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Vacancy Number: 091/2013
Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline: 18th November, 2013
About US Embassy in Uganda:
The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Job Summary:
The Nurse offers routine and preventive health care to the American community including treatment of common illnesses and injuries with accepted professional standards and on call duty. The position reports directly the FSHP.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintains health clinic during assigned work hours with FSHP (or in absence of FSHP) 40% of time
Maintains custody and proper internal controls for the Health Unit. This includes ordering and inventory control of medical supplies and medications.
Utilize the nursing process in providing patient care (assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan, intervention, and evaluation) to
employees (US Direct Hire, LES, any eligible beneficiary); or
Evaluate and assess patients within the scope of training and expertise by means of health history, observation, interview, physical examination, and other selected diagnostic measures.
Interprets, reviews, and records history and clinical findings.
Triages patients when necessary, selects appropriate action and initiates treatment or referral if indicated according to the nurse’s scope of practice.
Documents all findings in overseas medical record (paper or electronic) of all employee visits to the HU.
Dispenses medications according to protocols approved by the FSHP.
Renders first aid and emergency treatment to the sick and injured anywhere on the embassy compound as appropriate
Visits patient at home or in the hospital as necessary to evaluate health status and monitor care provided.
Provides recommendations for referral to local facilities or providers. Coordinate and monitor care received.
Maintain emergency supplies at 5 locations: Marine House, ARA, USAID, CDC, USAID Warehouse (mini-hospital) and safehaven supplies in coordination with RSO.
Maintain all "Up Country Health Kits" for use by drivers when needed.
2. Maintain an Immunization Clinic for Routine and Travel Immunizations 25% Of Time
Assess each new patient’s immunization needs and make recommendations
Follow CDC and ACIP guidelines for immunization of adults and children
Maintain logs and/or databases with Federal Requirements for record keeping of administered vaccines
Budget, order, and rotate vaccine stock
Knowledge of recommended immunization schedules and management/reporting of adverse events
3. Responsible for the Health Orientation of New Arrivals 15% of time
Complete the Patient Registration Form and obtain medical clearances for all eligible beneficiaries
Orientation to public health risks and preventive health behaviors
Assess family health and immunization needs
Describe services provided by the health unit and various roles of health care personnel
Orientation to the local health care system
Distribute a copy of the Health and Medical Information Booklet to all new employees.
Complete age appropriate health promotion review
4. Assist FSHP with coordination of Medical Clearance Examinations
Schedule medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by Washington (e.g., colon screening, PSA, mammogram)
Request consultations and additional studies to complete the clearance evaluation.
Assist medical personnel with clinical examinations performed in the Health Unit and perform basic diagnostic assessment tests as approved by the oFSHP.
Translate or arrange translation of medical reports to English.
Review completed clearance exams for thoroughness and pouch to Medical Clearances
5. Coordinate Medical Evacuations and local hospitalizations with FSHP or RMO 20 % of time
Arrange Med Evacs through FSHP/RMO and in coordination with MED/Foreign Programs or other Regional Medical Evacuation Site
Coordinate requests for specialty appointments with MED/Washington or overseas Medevac Site.
Request fund cites from MED or appropriate agency
Liaison between local providers and MED during emergency evacuations
Assist patient with medical services access in interval prior to evacuation
Accompany patient as a medical attendant as needed
Initiate FormDS 3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and Dependents, for urgent/emergency or elective hospitalizations.
Conduct regular visits to assess the course of care while hospitalized
Inform MED Foreign Programs and RMO by MED Channel cable of all hospitalizations and status.
6. Maintains current working knowledge and relationship with the local providers and facilities.
Maintains a list of acceptable local medical consultants and a copy of their credentials with updates every two years
Identifies quality providers and facilities in area and works with FSHP to develop referral network of best providers/facilities based on training, currency of knowledge and access to best facilities
Establishes effective relationships with local physicians and health care facilities to maximize access, coordinate care and resolve conflicts
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
The applicant should be a graduate of a professional nursing school with a current and unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the U.S. or Western Europe is required.
At least two years of occupational health experience, with at least one year being with a Western primary health care facility is required.
Previous teaching with at least three of the following health promotion activities is required: smoking cessation, weight reduction, well child anticipatory guidance; emergency first aid; prenatal classes; stress management and relaxation and HIV prevention.
Language required: Must be fluent (Level IV) in Speaking/ Reading English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a client- oriented disposition.
Good working knowledge or experience of current health promotion recommendations in the US population is required.
Experience in management and procurement of expendable medical supplies and equipment or ambulatory care clinic is preferred.
Demonstrated skill and ability to administer adult and paediatric immunisation programs according to current CDC standards, and ability to provide travel medicine recommendations and health precautions are required.
Ability to perform basic word processing on computer.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download it Here.
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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