Registered Nurse at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Job Overview

• The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies, implementation of a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission. The incumbent will work in the Medical Unit under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO) or Medical Provider (MP).

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities 50%

• The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a primary care/urgent care clinic for all ICASS eligible DHA American Employees and their eligible family members. In addition, they will maintain an occupational health unit for all embassy employees, LES, Contractors, and DHA.
• They will evaluate and assess patients within their scope of training by means of a health history, observation, interview, physical examination and selected diagnostic measures.
• They will review and interpret the medical history and record and apply appropriate diagnostic measures.
• Working within the Nursing Scope of Practice, they will select appropriate actions including treatment, referral for additional care, or collaborate care with Medical Unit providers. They will document and maintain an appropriate record of all patient visits in the Medical Unit.
• The incumbent will provide appropriate patient education such as wound care, diabetes care, or other specific health related topics as needed.
• They will respond to all Mission clinical medical needs as requested/required to include home visits, hospital visits, and compound emergencies. 

Medical Evacuations 10%

• Arranges Medevacs though RMO/MP and in coordination with MED/Foreign Programs or appropriate Regional Medevac Center. Drafts MED Channel cables and referral documents with appropriate medical coding.
• Coordinates requests for specialty appointments with accepting medevac site and serves as liaison between local providers and MED when necessary. Requests fund cites from appropriate agency.
• Assists patients with access to medical services prior to evacuation and may accompany patient as a medical attendant when necessary.

Medical Clearance examinations 10%

• Prepares cables for fund cites requests and verifies and approves Clearance-related medical and laboratory invoices for payment. Schedules medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by MED/Clearances.
• Assists medical personnel with clinical examinations performed in the medical unit and performs basic diagnostic tests as approved by the RMO or MP.
• Reviews all completed medical clearance papers for thoroughness and transmits to MED/Clearances. Packages and ships laboratory specimens as necessary.

Immunization Clinic for routine and travel-related immunizations 10%

• The incumbent will assess each patient’s immunization needs and using CDC and ACIP guidelines provide appropriate immunizations. Maintains logs and/or appropriate data bases compliant with U.S. Federal Regulations and requirements. They must budget for, order and rotate all stocks of vaccines. Remain current with vaccination requirements and adverse events.

Custody and Proper Internal Controls for the Medical Unit and Mission Medical Response 10%

•  Maintains inventory and procurement process for all medical supplies and medical equipment. Performs workplace health and safety surveys with the POSHO.
• Maintains an accident log book and provides essential reporting per MED/SHEM guidelines and in conjunction with HR requirements.
• Serves as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and is responsible for all aspects of maintenance, inventory, and training regarding emergency medical supplies and equipment on all USG facilities under Chief of Mission Authority.

Relationship with Local Medical Providers and Facilities 10%

• Maintains a list of acceptable local medical consultants and copy of their credentials. Identifies quality providers and facilities in local community and works with the RMO/MP to develop a referral network of providers/facilities that is vetted and assures the best quality of care for the Mission members. Monitors public health issues that may impact the Mission community and coordinates with the RMO/MP and Administration regarding appropriate responses. Works with RMO/MP/RMO-P/RMLS and Post Medical Advisor to assess level of care at clinics, laboratories, blood banks, hospitals, and individual providers to update and maintain the MCI registry of services.

*Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: 

• security certificate; or Public Trust security clearance.

Education Requirements:

• Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing. Must possess and maintain a valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the host nation, country of origin, or the U.S.Evaluations:
• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. 

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required.English level III (Good Working Knowledge) Language required.