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Contracts and Vacancies for Kyrgyz Republic

Peace Corps Kyrgyz Republic is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.

Backup Medical Providers (2 Positions)

(Open to Kyrgyzstan Nationals only)

DUTY STATIONS: Based in either Bishkek or Osh

CLOSING DATE: Monday, June 15, 2026

Dates/length of contract: On an intermittent/as-needed basis

The United States Peace Corps/Kyrgyz Republic seeks a qualified physician, nurse practitioner to serve as a backup medical provider.

The required skill level for the back-up provider shall be a physician, nurse practitioner, or under limited circumstances and upon approval by the Credentialing Committee, a registered nurse who will provide clinical care for Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees in the absence of a Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) or assist the PCMO during busy times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The back-up provider shall provide direct patient care, referrals to outside medical consultants or facilities, i.e. hospital or emergency department, depending on the specific in-country arrangements, and assist with administrative duties and health education when indicated. The backup provider will also function as a PCMO and perform any or all of the PCMO duties. The back-up provider shall be available around-the-clock by telephone or be present in the Health Unit. A physician or nurse practitioner back-up provider may also be required to provide consultative or prescriptive services to RN PCMOs.

Written documentation that describes the consultation with a Trainee or Volunteer, care and treatment prescribed/provided, and diagnoses must be documented in the health record.

Carry Duty PCMO phone on a rotation basis.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  1. Current medical license.
  2. At least two years of unsupervised clinical experience is required.
  3. Effectively communicate in English, Kyrgyz and Russian.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision within one’s level of training.
  2. Ability to work effectively as part of an intercultural team.
  3. Experience in managing mental health issues including counseling of patients.

Interested applicants for this position must submit all of the following information to be considered for the position.

  1. A cover letter – in English
  2. Current CV with full training, experience, licenses, certifications, and explanation of primary care experience (minimum two years unsupervised). Account for unemployment periods longer than three months.
  3. Current medical license or official note if no expiration date.
  4. At least 1 reference from a clinical supervisor that worked with candidate within the past two years.

All documents must be in English. Official translation is not required.

After the review of the above-mentioned documents, selected candidates under consideration will undergo a 2-round hiring process:

  1. Round 1 – English, Kyrgyz and Russian language skills test (via telephone)
  2. Round 2 – Interview Panel (to be conducted at PC/Kyrgyz Republic office)

A competitive salary that reflects your experience and expertise will be offered.

BOTH COVER LETTER AND RESUME (CV) MUST BE TYPE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH AND EMAILED TO CONTRACTING OFFICER BY THE CLOSING DATE TO:

[email protected]

Please note that:

  • Peace Corps reserves the right to not evaluate the application of or to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN).
  • Peace Corps reserves the right to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member. Individuals who have current or prior connections with intelligence activities or agencies through employment, related work, or even family relations may be ineligible for a personal services contract.
  • Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including sexuality and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of the Kyrgyz Republic and is beyond the mandatory retirement age there), disability, or genetic information.
  • The selected individual will be required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements specified for their position in accordance with public health and/or occupational health or safety policies. This may require the individual to submit to a medical evaluation/examination, submit proof of required vaccinations, or submit other medical information to the Peace Corps or another US Government Agency both prior to contract award and/or during the period of performance of the contract.

A contract will be awarded contingent upon successful completion of reference checks, background security investigation and medical examination.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: June 15, 2026