Announcement Number:Yaounde-2024-007Hiring Agency:Embassy YaoundePosition Title:Registered Nurse – All Interested Applicants / All SourcesOpen Period:03/05/2024 – 03/26/2024Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+1Series/Grade:LE – 0510 9Salary:XAF FCFA16,396,963 /Per YearWork Schedule:Full-time – 40 hours per weekPromotion Potential:LE-9Duty Location(s):1 Vacancy in
Yaounde, CMTelework Eligible:NoFor More Info: HR Section
000-000-0000
ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:• Open to the publicWho May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:All interested candidates.
For USEFM – FS is FP-05 Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.Summary:
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week).
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:No
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Duties
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).
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification clinical work as a professional nurse within the last ten (10) years is required.
Please note that one credited year of working experience is equal to 40hours per week X 52 weeks or 2080hoursEducation 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, the U.S., or a third country.
Please note that you need to submit a U.S. education equivalency certification/transcript if you studied in a foreign college/university.Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of English is required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer. This may be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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.
« Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit »Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:Agency Benefits:
SALARY: The annual gross salary includes: the Basic Rate, the Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance, and the End-of-the-Year Bonus. Seniority Allowance is paid in accordance with local labor law. A Cashier allowance is paid for eligible positions.
MEDICAL BENEFITS: The U.S. Mission in Yaoundé directly reimburse eligible employees for covered medical expenses incurred for them and/or eligible dependents, subject to the stated limits of the Local Compensation Plan.
LEAVE BENEFITS: Subject to the stated limits and rules of the Local Compensation Plan, employees are entitled to the following types of leaves: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Special Leave.
HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Mission in Yaoundé and the Embassy Branch Office in Douala observe American and Cameroonian public holidays, about 19 holidays per year.
For Eligible Family Members (EFMs), benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
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How to Apply
How to Apply:
- Make sure to enter ALL relevant work experience(s) and education. CV and/or resumés will not be considered.
- Enter only email addresses to which you have access, as this will be use by the HR Office to contact you if you are shortlisted.
- To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and/or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
• Degree, License or equivalence in the required field
• Attestation of work or proof of experience
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)Next Steps:
At the close of this vacancy announcement:
- ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.
- ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for an interview.
- Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
For Eligible Family Members (EFMs), the Human Resources Office will provide appropriate information and guidance.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
HOW TO APPLY : ONLY online via the form available at:
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=tzfwwvvbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=53585&orgId=73
