Closing date 1 June 2012
The
U.S. Embassy in Gaborone is seeking an individual for the position of REGISTERED
PROFESSIONAL NURSE, N 12/23; full time, FSN-9/FP-5 (step I through 4) (Starting
salary of P 179,450 per year + benefits)
The
incumbent will be responsible for the health orientation of new Foreign Service
personnel; coordinates medical clearances examinations and medical evacuations;
coordinates local hospitalizations of Foreign Service personnel; maintains an
immunization clinic for routine and travel immunizations; maintains an
occupational health clinic; responds to medical emergencies during off-duty
hours; maintains various health reports; prepares and conducts health programs
and performs other administrative duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor
Degree in nursing is required.
• Ten
years of nursing experience is required.
• Level
IV English (fluent both written and spoken) is required.
• Must
be familiar with standard nursing practices and primary healthcare in Botswana
and should be able to perform standard nursing medical procedures. Thorough
understanding of U.S. medical practices, health standards, and U.S. Government
regulations as pertains to official Americans assigned overseas is highly
desirable.
TO APPLY:
Interested
applicants must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Worldwide
application form for Embassy positions application form (DS-174) OR a resume/
curriculum vitae, that provides the information equal to what is found on the
application form.
N.B.
CANDIDATES NOT INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS, WILL NOT RECEIVE REJECTION LETTERS. ANY
CANDIDATE NOT CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE
SHOULD ASSUME THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS TO:
Human
Resources Assistant
American
Embassy
P.O.
Box 90
Gaborone
(or hand deliver)
Or
email: HROGaborone@state.gv
A
copy of the complete position description listing all duties and
responsibilities is available on the Embassy internet site. For more
information on how to apply for this position and to download/fill the
application form please refer to website: http://bgtswana.usembassy.gov/job_oppotunities.html
Closing
date: June 1, 2012
