Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Keny...

Responsibilities or 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).

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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.

Experience needed

A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse is required.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

*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.

• Maintaining a primary care/urgent care clinic for all ICASS eligible DHA American Employees and their eligible family members.
• Maintaining an occupational health unit for all embassy employees, LES, Contractors, and DHA.
• Evaluating and assessing patients within their scope of training by means of a health history, observation, interview, physical examination and selected diagnostic measures.
• Reviewing and interpreting the medical history and record and applying appropriate diagnostic measures.
• Selecting appropriate actions including treatment, referral for additional care, or collaborate care with Medical Unit providers.
• Documenting and maintaining an appropriate record of all patient visits in the Medical Unit.
• Providing appropriate patient education such as wound care, diabetes care, or other specific health related topics as needed.
• Responding to all Mission clinical medical needs as requested/required to include home visits, hospital visits, and compound emergencies.
• Arranging Medevacs though RMO/MP and in coordination with MED/Foreign Programs or appropriate Regional Medevac Center.
• Drafting MED Channel cables and referral documents with appropriate medical coding.
• Coordinating requests for specialty appointments with accepting medevac site and serving as liaison between local providers and MED when necessary.
• Requesting fund cites from appropriate agency.
• Assisting patients with access to medical services prior to evacuation and may accompany patient as a medical attendant when necessary.
• Preparing cables for fund cites requests and verifying and approving Clearance-related medical and laboratory invoices for payment.
• Scheduling medical appointments, labs, and special tests as required by MED/Clearances.
• Assisting medical personnel with clinical examinations performed in the medical unit and performing basic diagnostic tests as approved by the RMO or MP.
• Reviewing all completed medical clearance papers for thoroughness and transmitting to MED/Clearances.
• Packaging and shipping laboratory specimens as necessary.
• Assessing each patient’s immunization needs and using CDC and ACIP guidelines providing appropriate immunizations.
• Maintaining logs and/or appropriate data bases compliant with U.S. Federal Regulations and requirements.
• Budgeting for, ordering and rotating all stocks of vaccines.
• Remaining current with vaccination requirements and adverse events.
• Maintaining inventory and procurement process for all medical supplies and medical equipment.
• Performing workplace health and safety surveys with the POSHO.
• Maintaining an accident log book and providing essential reporting per MED/SHEM guidelines and in conjunction with HR requirements.
• Serving as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and being responsible for all aspects of maintenance, inventory, and training regarding emergency medical supplies and equipment on all USG facilities under Chief of Mission Authority.
• Maintaining a list of acceptable local medical consultants and copy of their credentials.
• Identifying quality providers and facilities in local community and working 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.
• Monitoring public health issues that may impact the Mission community and coordinating with the RMO/MP and Administration regarding appropriate responses.
• Working 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.

• Nursing Scope of Practice
• Patient Assessment
• Patient Education
• Medical Record Keeping
• Emergency Preparedness
• Inventory Management
• Procurement
• Vaccination Program Management
• Health Education Program Administration
• Medical Evacuation Coordination
• Medical Clearance Examinations
• Workplace Health and Safety Surveys
• Public Health Monitoring

• Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid nursing license or a current unrestricted Registered Nursing license from the host nation, country of origin, or the U.S.
• A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification work as a professional nurse.
• English level III (Good Working Knowledge).
• Ability to obtain and hold a security certificate or Public Trust security clearance.