Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Kabul
Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner with an Active DoD secret for a clinic at the Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
Tracking Code: 4182-120
Job Description for Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Kabul
The Department of State (DOS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) will
complete a transition from DOD-led U.S. presence in Afghanistan to a
DOS-led U.S. presence under the Afghanistan Life Support Services
(ALiSS) contract. The ALiSS establishes a clinically safe and
professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary
health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with
U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the
year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel in Afghanistan.
SCOPE for Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Kabul:
Mid-Level Providers (MLP) are either a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse
Practitioner (NP) who reports to the AliSS Program Manager or the
Deputy Program Manager and will be clinically supervised by the site
lead and work at the direction of a Physician, Surgeon or Anesthetist.
The PA/NP will be assigned to treat patients in a medical/trauma
hospital (DSH).
The PA/NP support the medical function and will treat patients in these
settings to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment
and recovery, request necessary tests and follow-up visits and refer
patients to specialists as necessary.
Some settings may require the Mid-Level Provider (MLP) to coordinate
with local hospitals to determine local capabilities, coordinate
admission, monitor and arrange final disposition. In addition, some
settings will require stabilization of patient and coordination of
evacuation of patient to medevac center or CONUS.
The MLP will stabilize and prepare sick and injured personnel for
transport to a higher level medical facility. In hospital settings, the
MLP supports the physician in planning and implementing the medical
support program (preventive and corrective) to maintain the health of
Chief of Mission (COM) personnel.
In some locations, the MLP will have a leadership role (Lead) and serve as both an MLP and Site lead.
MLP’s provide a U.S. standard of care for our patient care/treatment model.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards,
principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional
specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is
recognized.
Required Skills for Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Kabul
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
If a candidate is a Physician Assistant, then they must pass the
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) or Physician
Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) from the National
Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
If a candidate is a Nurse Practitioner, then they must pass the Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam from the AANP or ANCC.
Full unrestricted U.S. (State) Licensure, Certification, or Registration
required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of
the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner.
Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioners with emergency medicine experience are highly desirable.
Mid-Level Providers will hold current national certification such as
NCCPA, AANP or ANCC and hold and maintain a current unrestricted
licensure from any state during the period of employment.
If a Physician Assistant, one must be a graduate of a school approved by
the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by the ARC-PA
body at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
If a Nurse Practitioner, one must be a graduate of a school of
professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting
agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the
time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Have and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR).
Mid-Level Providers who recently completed a Tactical Combat Casualty
Care (TCCC) course or comparable advanced trauma course featuring “live
tissue” or simulation training are very desirable.
Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).
All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent
clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the
past year.
Note: CHS will provide institutional malpractice
insurance as well as individual malpractice policies for the all Nurse
Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES for Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Kabul:
All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks.
Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
Complies with all applicable CHS standards and guidelines.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups
to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals,
resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to
new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS for Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Kabul:
Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License
Must have a current U.S. Passport.
Must sign a CHS Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
Work hours are based on a 72 hr. work week; typically six 12 hour days but other variations may apply.
Requires a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)
investigation conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic
Security.
Shall attend a Pre-deployment Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS for Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Kabul:
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally
fit” in accordance CHS Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or
as dictated by the Client.
No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective
equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor and
chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would prevent
the capability of donning, lifting or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of
referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face
of perceived or imminent danger.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Afghanistan is required by surface or air.
The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employment Type
Full time Regular
Interested candidates please send resume to
tbennett@chsmedical.com
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