Madagascar
Contracts and Vacancies
ONE (1) MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA)
The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing administrative support and, to the extent credentialed, clinical support, including but not limited to: working as the health unit receptionist, actively assisting the Peace Corps Medical Officers (PCMOs) in clinical care*, screening phone calls, taking messages, coordinating requests, scheduling medical appointments, distributing medicines to Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) under PCMO oversight, and other clerical and administrative functions in support of the PCMOs. The MA coordinates responsibilities directly with the PCMOs. The MA must adhere to confidentiality regarding PCVs medical issues and possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills. Preference will be given to applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of Madagascar.
Interested applicants should go to https://www.peacecorps.gov/madagascar/contracts for additional information.
Applications must be received by October 13, 2023, by 4:00 PM, local time.
Applicants must submit their application packets (in PDF format) by email to [email protected]
All attachments must be in PDF format and must not exceed 4 MB for one email.
Please include “Ref: MA” in the subject line of the e-mail.
To be considered, all applications must include the following:
- A letter of interest (in English) and a CV (in English and with contact information of 3 professional references) addressing the required qualifications.
- A photocopy of the ID card;
- Copies of all degrees and certificates related to the qualifications needed for this
position.
- Copies of valid Nurse license for 2023.
Applicants with high potential will be asked to come for an interview at the Peace Corps office.
Interviews will be conducted in English. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration.