Under the Supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the Regional Medical Officer (RMO), the nurse provides health services to all eligible U.S. Government employees, their dependents, Locally Engaged Staff and other personnel (as approved by the Ambassador.)

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (Tel 2 608920)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education: Graduate of a professional nursing school with a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from the U.S. or Western European equivalent is required.

2. Experience: Three years of professional nursing experience is required

3. Language Skills: Level IV (fluent speaking/reading) English/Portuguese is required.(This will be tested)

4. Knowledge: Good knowledge of computer programs, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet is required. Knowledge of professional nursing principles, procedures, and their application in the health unit setting is required.

5. Other skills: Must have an understanding of : (a) clinical nursing, including tropical and infectious diseases, and preventive health education; (b) immunization/ prophylaxis and the effects and rationale for administering and: (c) familiarity with health condition in Cape Verde . Must have experience in management and procurement of expendable medical supplies and equipment for ambulatory care setting. Must be knowledgeable of medications, biologics, and immunization generally used in American medical practice.

6. The ability to work with people of a different cultural background.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, U.S. citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position should submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provide the same information as an OF-612;

plus

3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

Attention: Eunice Ramos

American Embassy, Praia , Cape Verde

Telephone: (238) 2 608920

FAX(238) 2 61-1355

DEFINITIONS

1. USEFM’s: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

--US citizen

--Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;

--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and

--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil and/or Foreign services.

2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who : 1Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permit for employment in country.

5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are U.S. Citize EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: January 22, 2008

The US Mission in Praia 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices and/or courts for relief.