Backup Medical Provider

Background information of the position:
Peace Corps Viet Nam is currently seeking a qualified medical provider to serve as a back-up Medical Provider (Back-up Provider) in Hanoi. The required skill level for the back-up provider shall be a physician, nurse practitioner, or under limited circumstances and upon approval by the Credentialing Committee, a registered nurse who will provide clinical care for Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees in the absence of a Peace Corps Medical Officer (PCMO) or assist the PCMO during busy times.
Duties and Responsibilities / Tasks and Deliverables
• The back-up provider shall provide direct patient care, referrals to outside medical consultants or facilities, i.e. hospital or emergency department, depending on the specific in-country arrangements, and assist with administrative duties and health education when indicated. The back up provider will also function as a PCMO and perform any or all of the PCMO duties. The back-up provider shall be available around-the-clock by telephone or be present in the Health Unit on those contracted days.
• The backup provider is expected to examine all medically unstable Volunteers as soon as possible, even if the back up provider must travel to them.
• The back up provider is expected to oversee the care provided to Volunteers.
• The back-up provider is expected to familiarize themselves with MAP, GoBag, SA bag, quarterly inventory of GoBag and SA bag, medication.
• The Back-up provider is expected to participate in any Medical Drills and any emergency Drills at the request of the Country Director.
• The Back-up provider is expected to support PCVs in remote areas 24/7 when required on contracted days.
• Written documentation that describes the consultation with a Trainee or Volunteer, care and treatment prescribed/provided, and diagnoses must be documented in the health record.