KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. Citizenship is required.
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Security and medical clearances required.
Duties
If selected you will:
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Provide medical advice and consultation on critical problems in the medical/public health field
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Manage significant projects, programs, and staff (to include representational duties with the Embassy)
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Provide scientific and/or technical guidance to host governments, health-related organizations, private and public foundations, etc. in the development of public health studies, programs, systems, strategies and/or services
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Evaluate data collection, quality control and/or data utilization methods used to study a medical problem or issue
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Apply new methods, approaches and technology or adaptation of existing methodologies to new and unusual situations
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Promote the development of field epidemiological training programs
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Provide medical leadership for the implementation of integrated public health programs
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Foster compliance with all ethical guidelines for scientific studies and management of programs
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Qualifications:
Must possess a Doctor of medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accredited body in the year of the applicant's graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provide education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country. Applicants who received a degree from a foreign medical school, but are license to practice medicine in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States require no other certification with regard to the quality of their education.
Minimum Qualifications: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications applicants must also meet the following Additional Qualifications for Medical Officer, GS-602-13/14/15:
Must have one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is that which is directly related to the position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, to include work involving a full spectrum of medical activities and requiring uniqueness of experience to originate new techniques, establish criteria, or develop new information required by the position to be filled.
For GS-13: 3 years of residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
For GS-14: 4 years of residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
For GS-15: 5 years of residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training.
Conditions of Employment:
1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
4. All qualification requirements must be met at the time of application.
5. Financial disclosure statement may be required.
6. One-year probationary period may be required.
7. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be authorized.
8. Bargaining Unit Position: No
9. Drug Screening Required: No
10. Recruitment Bonus may be authorized.
11. Travel required: Yes; as required by position.
Special Notes:
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Although this announcement is advertised for multiple duty locations, and grade levels, it is not intended to convey any implication nor expectation that positions will be filled at all grade levels or locations.
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This announcement is being used to create an inventory of applicants for Medical Officer positions and will be used to fill immediate and future needs. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. Your application will remain in the inventory of tentatively qualified applicants. Applicants that are among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for consideration as requests to fill vacancies are processed by the Human Resources Center. The first cut-off date for you to be referred will be April 8, 2011. Thereafter, additional referral lists will be generated throughout the open period as vacancies occur. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of four years based on the needs of the agency without further competition. Subsequent employment for CDC positions must be through the appropriate competitive process or special employment program hiring authorities.
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Supervisory Position: This announcement may be used to fill supervisory positions.
