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Contracts and Vacancies for Paraguay
Peace Corps Paraguay is seeking to engage the local market on the requirements listed below.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
POSITION FUNCTION
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 medical officers (PCMOs) in clinical care*, screening phone calls, taking messages, coordinating requests, scheduling medical appointments, distributing of medicines to Peace Corps Volunteers under PCMO oversight, and other clerical and administrative functions in support of the PCMOs.
MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS
Education: Successful completion of a nursing school, ie:
- Tecnicatura Superior, or
- Licenciatura en Enfermeria/Emergentologia), or
- Medical assistant program,
AND (one of the following):
- Valid registered clinical license/diploma, or
- Applicable knowledge and experience obtained through on-the-job training under the direct guidance of a provider (supporting documentation must be submitted).
Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) spoken and written English and Spanish are required.
Skills and abilities:
- 2 years of experience in administrative medical duties related to health services.
- Basic knowledge of administration of health units/facilities, including procurement of medical supplies and inventory control.
- The use of standard office technology to complete daily tasks and long-term projects. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Available for travel within Paraguay and report for work at the Training Center in Capiata, as required.
- Work permission to legally work in Paraguay.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior work in a team in an international organization and/or cross-cultural experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Salary and benefits equivalent to US Embassy Local Compensation Plan
- Basic annual salary range – PYG 130,649,906to PYG 195,974,872
TO APPLY:
Send resume plus application form to [email protected]. Please refer to our web site: www.peacecorps.gov/paraguay/contracts for further details of the position and for information on how to apply.
Only top candidates will be contacted for written test and/or interview. The selected candidate will be offered the position upon successful security background investigation. A probationary period may apply.
Deadline: June 30, 2026