Sunday, August 25, 2019

Senior SME - Medical - Peace Support Operations (PSO) Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Lusaka Zambia

We are seeking qualified candidates for the Peace Support Operations (PSO) Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Medical position supporting The Global Peace Operation Initiative (GPOI) in Lusaka, Zambia.

GPOI is a US Department of State (DOS) security assistance program focused on building international peacekeeping capacity worldwide in close collaboration with the US Department of Defense (DOD).
Key objectives of the GPOI Zambia program is to strengthen the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF):
- Build Self-Sufficient Peace Operations Training Capacity in Zambia
- Support the ZDF's Development and Employment of Critical Enabling Capabilities
- Enhance the ZDF's Operational Readiness and Sustainment Capabilities
- Strengthen the ZDF's Rapid Deployment Capabilities
- Expand the Role of Women and Enhance Gender Integration

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of ten (10) years U.S. or foreign military medical occupational specialty experience
Minimum Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) qualification

Preffered Qualifications:

Experience working in a trauma hospital or conducting triage operations during natural or manmade disaster preferred
Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa is preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The Peace Support Operations (PSO) Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Medical shall provide Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) soldier skills specialty instruction to individuals and ZDF military units receiving training. Other duties include:
Instruct and supervise medical operations training for ZDF officers and their soldiers who shall deploy to PKOs
Review and incorporate US Army doctrine, United Nations, and Partner Nation guidance applicable to the task assigned.
Training will involve classroom and field instruction in austere environments.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Employment is contingent upon individual’s providing legal proof of identity and satisfactory background check results. Please note if applying for a position in the United States: All applicants must furnish legal authorization to work in the United States within three (3) working days of time of hire. If a Government clearance is required, applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


How To Apply:
Interested candidates can send a resume to:  xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com

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