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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: - 08/09
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE
OPENING DATE: May 2, 2008
CLOSING DATE: May 16, 2008
WORK HOURS: Part-time; 25 hours/week
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCE PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Nassau, Bahamas is seeking an individual for the position of Registered Nurse in the Management Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as the Post’s primary health care provider. The incumbent will serve as the U.S. Registered Professional Nurse, or Western European equivalent trained Registered Professional Nurse with comparable licensure.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources. Contact (Tel: 322-1181 – ext. 4288 or 4293).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
a. Education: Must be a graduate of a professional nursing school or college that has the equivalent of RN training in the U.S. and be fully credentialed/licensed in the Bahamas and/or country of training.
b. Prior Work Experience: Two years of hospital or outpatient nursing is required, along with one year of occupational health experience with a U.S. Federal Agency of U.S. Embassy primary health care facility is required.
c. Language Proficiency: Level IV (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading English is required.
d. Knowledge: Must have up-to-date nursing science and technology understanding. Must also be also to administer adult and pediatric immunization program according to current CDC standards. A good working knowledge of current health promotion recommendations in the U.S. population is desired. Experience in management and procurement of expandable medical supplies and equipment for ambulatory care clinic is also required.
e. Skills: Must have computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Word and other applications, as necessary.
f. Abilities: Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and resolve problems utilizing individual judgment and discretion. Must also have strong interpersonal skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U. S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
DEFINITIONS
1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
--US citizen;
--Spouse or child who is at least age 18;
--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service
member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or
establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of
assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and
--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil,
Foreign or uniform services.
2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 16, 2008
The US Mission in Nassau, Bahamas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.
TO APPLY: INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT AN SF – 171 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT TO: U.S. EMBASSY/HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, NASSAU, BAHAMAS NO LATER THAN, FRIDAY, MAY 16. 2008.
For vacancies in the daily newspaper, please complete the Job Application SF171 (link attached), and it should be returned to the attention of the Human Resources Officer. This form can be submitted to P.O. Box N-8197, Nassau, Bahamas or to the Embassy's security area, Queen Street.
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