Roving Intermittent Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) Personal Services Contract (PSC)
Peace Corps (PC) seeks one or more experienced licensed and nationally certified nurse practitioners or physicians who have at least two years of experience serving as a Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) or in a role comparable to a PCMO in an overseas environment, to serve as an Intermittent Roving PCMO personal services contractor worldwide, based on the availability of funding. Applicants must have the ability to travel on extended assignments worldwide.
The Intermittent Roving PCMO will provide healthcare, education, and counseling to Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees and will manage the Peace Corps Volunteer health care program in their countries of assignment.
See attached Statement of Work for complete description of responsibilities.
Working Conditions:
Flexible work schedule and frequent travel. This position requires travel 100% of the time on overseas assignments and therefore requires extreme flexibility and adaptability.
Each of the one or more anticipated Personal Services Contract(s) (PSC(s)) will be for a one-year period with up to four (4) option years, exercisable based on satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and continued need. The work schedule will be full-time on an as-needed/intermittent basis, with up to 260 work days authorized per contract year. No minimum number of work days authorized per contract year or work days per contract year actually worked are guaranteed.
Compensation and Benefits:
Pre-tax compensation will be negotiated within the appropriate range for the position at the discretion of the Peace Corps Contracting Officer. Items of consideration may include salary history and experience. Benefits will be offered for this position in accordance with guidance provided by Peace Corps' Sub-Office of Acquisition and Contract Management. Relocation costs will not be covered by Peace Corps.
Required Qualifications:
* Current or recent experience serving as a Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) or in a role comparable to a PCMO in an overseas environment within the last five years (a minimum of two years is required).
* Current certifications in one of the following: Nurse practitioner or physician. Certification must be maintained during the entire contract period. Nurse practitioners must hold certification from a national certifying organization such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
* A current, active professional license to practice at the level of one's credentials. Professional license to practice must be maintained during the entire contract period.
* If licensed in the United States, no unfavorable actions related to medical malpractice, state license, clinical privileges, etc. in National Practitioner Data Bank.
* Clinical experience (a minimum of two years is required).
* Experience providing preventive health education and training to non-medical personnel.
* Experience managing and administering health care systems, clinics, or out-patient programs.
* Professional comportment and demeanor.
* Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
* Ability to speak, read, and write English at a professional level.
* A background security investigation is required. The contract award will be subject to the contractor's successful completion of a background security investigation.
* Physically fit to work in an overseas environment. The contract award will be subject to the contractor passing a physical examination and a Medical Clearance may be required.
* Ability to receive payment in USD funds electronically.
* Contractors may be required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) before being awarded a Federal Government contract. Registration can be accomplished at www.sam.gov.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Visa.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with Peace Corps policies and procedures.
Application Requirements:
Interested applicants must submit the following materials together via e-mail to the Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact listed so they may be received by the specified deadline. Please include "PC-19-R-003" in the e-mail subject line. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Peace Corps does not accept responsibility for technical issues or glitches that cause application materials to be received past the deadline.
* Completed and signed Application Form (see attached).
* Current resume.
* Copies of current professional licenses and certifications.
Additionally, interested applicants must have the following documents sent directly to the Peace Corps Secondary Point of Contact listed.
*Two confidential professional references submitted directly from the issuing individual written within the past year. Ask your references to provide a signed, personal reference letter.
* Primary source verification of professional school attended (NP, MD,) submitted directly from the issuing institution (form attached). [If Peace Corps already has this verification from a previous application, resubmission is not necessary.]
Competitive evaluation of applicants once determined to meet the Required Qualifications shown above will be based on the following criteria:
* Current or recent experience serving as a PCMO or in a role comparable to a PCMO in an overseas environment within the last five years (a minimum of two years is required).
* Clinical experience (a minimum of two years is required).
* Experience providing preventive health education and training to non-medical personnel.
* Experience managing and administering health care systems, clinics, or out-patient programs.
* Ability to speak, read, and write English at a professional level.
* Professional comportment and demeanor.
* Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
* Familiarity with Peace Corps policies and procedures (preferred).
Interviews and reference checks may be required.
Files attached to this solicitation include the following:
* Statement of Work
* Intermittent Roving PCMO Application Form
* Verification of Degree Form
Molly Mimier, Contracting Officer, Email mmimier@peacecorps.gov - PCMO Program Coordinator, Marty Leishman, Email mleishman@peacecorps.gov
