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Foreign Service Medical Specialists

Employer
US Dept of State Bureau of Medical Services
Location
Worldwide
Closing date
Aug 31, 2021

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Your medical expertise could take you anywhere

The U.S. Department of State is now hiring physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychiatrists to fill critical vacancies around the globe. The Department’s Bureau of Medical Services (MED) operates in more than 270 embassies and consulates worldwide and relies on skilled clinicians like you to carry out its mission.

As a medical provider, you will treat American diplomats and their families in overseas posts, often in medically austere locations. You will be challenged daily, and your flexibility and resourcefulness as a provider will be critical to your success. You will also get unmatched opportunities to provide hands-on, personalized care to patients, spending most of your working time in clinical settings.

Prior family practice experience is vital to this role, and rural or solo practice experience is also useful. In some cases, emergency medical experience can be beneficial, though it’s not required.

What’s it like to work at MED? Here’s an overview of how you can advance diplomacy through healthcare:

Medical Specialists: Advancing Diplomacy Through Healthcare - YouTube

 And here John discusses his experience working as a physician:

Careers: John - YouTube

In addition to a competitive salary and government benefits, you will get the chance to immerse yourself in foreign cultures and support American diplomatic efforts while pursuing your passion.

To view current openings and learn more about working for the U.S. Department of State, please visit careers.state.gov/med, where you will find job descriptions, a video and more. You can also sign up for job alerts to let you know when openings occur.

The U.S. Department of State provides a 10 percent recruitment and retention bonus for all Medical Specialist positions. The recruitment bonus is given at the time of hire and after one year of service all Medical Specialists are eligible for the annual 10 percent retention incentive.

U.S. citizenship is required. U.S. Department of State is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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The Bureau of Medical Services maintains and promotes the health of diplomats and their family members who represent U.S. government agencies abroad. The U.S. Department of State assigns Foreign Service Medical Specialists to select posts overseas. Many of these posts have significant health risks and local medical facilities are often inadequate to cope with them. Foreign Service Medical Specialists provide primary and preventive health care services across the lifespan; engage in diplomatic responsibilities; direct health unit administrative functions; coordinate emergency medical response duties; and accomplish regional management duties.

This bureau has more than 200 clinicians working in over 170 countries, supported by 11 medical and administrative offices in Washington, D.C., and abroad. No matter which professional, academic or personal path you have taken in life, you can turn your unique perspectives and medical skills into an exciting public service career.

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