Regional Medical Officer

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Washington, Washington, D.C., United States U.S. Department of State Full time

Job Description and Duties :

A Regional Medical Officer (RMO) works either independently or as a member of a team of FS Medical Specialists to provide medical support for USG employees and their eligible family members (EFMs).

An RMO is considered "essential personnel" and is expected to be available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. RMOs duties may include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Responsibilities

Provides direct primary and preventive healthcare for pediatric, obstetric, and adult patients, including emergency and acute care services.Performs patient histories and physical examinations.Orders and analyses diagnostic tests.Prescribes medications.Performs therapeutic procedures within the scope of primary and emergency care.Administers routine, seasonal, travel, and service-related vaccines.Coordinates telemedicine consultations. Coordinates inpatient care and monitoring of patients hospitalized in region.Provides/oversees occupational health services for all staff members.Acts as patient advocate when needed.Arranges 24-hour care when necessary.Manages infectious disease risks, especially malaria and other tropical diseases.Advises on disease prevention, especially regional diseases.Responds to allegations of abuse.Perform sexual assault examinations.Serves as forensics subject matter expert in case of death.Collaborates with the regional medical officer/psychiatrist (these are psychiatrists also employed by DOS).Ensures safe blood supply for critical care/trauma management.Teaches basic life support.Reviews local pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, doctors, laboratories, and hospitals.Provides occupational health care.Promotes healthy adjustment to lifestyle and culture for Diplomats and family members.Establishes wellness and lifestyle programs.Maintains personal credentials, licensure, and continuing medical education.Reports adverse actions, claims, or licensure issues to the governing office within the Department (Office of Quality Management).Capable of assessing and caring for all people equitably without regard to ableness, gender, sexual orientation, race, or other potential biases in order to provide the same standard of care to all patients.
Administrative ResponsibilitiesMaintains and preserves appropriate medical documentation, including full use of electronic health records and other systems.Maintains scrupulous attention to privacy and confidentiality. Supervises and supports regional health unit professionals.Hires, manages, and supervises local employees.Maintains an inventory of supplies, including overseeing controlled substances.Communicates regularly with Embassy/Consulate community and its leadership.Ensures universal precautions and all OSHA required lab standards.Provides consultation to other medical staff.Develops training programs for health unit staff and other Embassy/Consulate staff members as required.Sets budget priorities.Ensures food and water safety; including facility inspections when indicated.Coordinating Emergency Medical ResponseProvides medical leadership in crises.Provides emergency medical care.Advises post leadership in crises.Coordinates Embassy/Consulate's epidemic medical response.Serves on emergency action committee.Updates the emergency action plan.Ensures emergency preparedness.
Embassy or State Department Specific ResponsibilitiesArranges medical evacuations and oversees care for patients awaiting evacuation.Liaises with other regional medical officers and with local and international experts to support patient care.Performs regional travel to support other Consulates/Embassies.Advises ambassador on medical matters.Supports all Embassy/Consulate occupational safety efforts including supporting the Post Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) in the Facilities office with regard to reporting of adverse occurrences.Communicates with medical headquarters in Washington.Participates in medical clearance decisions.Interfaces with local healthcare officials.Serves on "country team" as medical expert.Acts as a diplomat.Organizes medical representational events.Ensures health-unit security.Job Requirements:

Conditions of Employment

Be a U.S. citizen and available for worldwide service.*Be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.Be able to meet the appropriate Foreign Service Minimum Medical Qualifications.Be able to obtain a favorable Suitability Review Panel determination.**Be at least 20 years old to apply; at least 21 years old to be appointed.Be appointed prior to age 60 (preference eligible veterans accepted).***RequirementsCandidates must be able to obtain and maintain national security eligibility.Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from a school in the U.S. or Canada that was approved by a recognized U.S. accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation; orMD or DO or equivalent degree from a foreign school that provided educational and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the U.S. This equivalency may be demonstrated by either permanent certification of the applicant's school by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or a Fifth Pathway Certificate. Applicants must be currently board certified in Family Practice (preferred) or Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine (accepted) by the American Board of Medical Specialties or Osteopathic Board. American Board certification and re-certification, state medical licensure, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be maintained for the duration of employment.Minimum of five (5) years of full-time post-residency clinical experience within the past seven (7) years, in providing primary care to adults, children, and infants, with at least 75% of the time involved in direct patient care.
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