About
Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2023-019
Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde

Position Title: Medical Technologist – All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period: 04/26/2023 – 05/10/2023

Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE – 0515 8
Salary:
XAF FCFA12,532,966 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time –

Promotion Potential:
LE-8
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000

ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington DC

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end .

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
The incumbent will perform clinical laboratory duties in the Embassy Health Unit (HU) and provide a full range of professional clinical laboratory services to the Mission community. The position is under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO)/Medical Provider (MP)/Regional Medical Laboratory Scientist (RMLS). In addition, the incumbent will conduct and participate in the educational and training functions of the HU. The incumbent will manage the Quality Assurance (QA) program including maintaining computer-based programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least three (03) years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency or medical research program is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Fully developed skills to perform waived to high complexity laboratory testing in the areas of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunology, blood banking, and parasitology. Possess advanced critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret results of such testing. Proficiency in specimen collection and phlebotomy are essential. Must be familiar with US laboratory standards of testing and quality assurance practices as defined by the CLIA ’88. Must have knowledge of laboratory equipment used in performing a variety of laboratory tests.

Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemistry, physical or biological science from a recognized institution is required. Must possess and maintain a current certification as
a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist as required from the host nation, country of origin, or the US is required.

Assessments:
LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge in English (Reading/Writing/Speaking) and Fluency (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in French are required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use specialized laboratory equipment and apply problem-solving skills that will allow for the maintenance and troubleshooting of complex medical equipment. Ability to use Microsoft products and apply database management skills. Able to explain complex medical information to his or her peers as well as a lay audience. Possess strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition. Ability to plan, schedule and organize meetings and transport. Able to work independently with only telephone consultations with RMLS. This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The US Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation .

“Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit”

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the US Mission in Yaoundé – Cameroon may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation , and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended to hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible US Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible US Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (ie, what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a US Embassy issued Security and Medical clearance.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Work Certificate/Attestation

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy (If applicable)
• DD -214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
ONLY Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the US Mission in Yaoundé – Cameroon.