The Peace Corps shares a unique relationship with the countries and people our community has worked alongside in pursuit of world peace and friendship for more than 60 years bringing together skilled, committed Volunteers with welcoming host communities for service opportunities in more than 60 countries. Volunteers live and work side by side with community members on locally prioritized projects, building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Health Services (OHS), Peace Corps Headquarters, Washington DC. The Office of Health Services provides and operates a comprehensive, international health system designed to maintain and improve the health of Trainees, Volunteers and, as authorized, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers; and determines medical eligibility/clearance for Volunteer services. OHS assesses the medical needs and qualifications of applicants, provides clinical and preventive health services to Volunteers and Trainees (collectively the Volunteers), clinical supervision and support, technical advice, training and education, and administrative support services through multidisciplinary professionals. The Associate Director of the Office of Health Services (AD/OHS) is a member of the Peace Corps Director's senior staff and serves as a leader responsible for oversight and execution of health care programs and related activities for Applicants, Invitees, Trainees, Volunteers, and Returned Volunteers. The Associate Director performs the following major duties:

Requirements

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S), GS-0601: Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the required minimum education listed above, candidates must have all the following: The position requires that all qualified individuals must have at least one full year of supervisory experience at the GS-15 level or above (REQUIRED), and have demonstrated exceptional executive leadership potential. Supervisory experience includes planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees. (Note: Your resume must explicitly demonstrate one full year of supervisory experience). The position requires that all qualified individuals must possess a minimum of one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 or higher, providing overarching leadership and strategic direction for the development and implementation of an organization's health system policies and procedures; conducting data analyses to support strategies and initiatives for maintaining and improving the health of the workforce domestic or abroad, enhancement of health and safety measures; and the continuous quality improvement of an agency's health system. The position requires that all qualified individuals must demonstrate executive leadership potential and a level of competence and potential sufficient to lead, direct, and evaluate programs and activities related to accomplishing a major program's mission. This experience must demonstrate an applied knowledge of management principles, developments, trends, and generally-accepted practices and techniques utilized in effective program planning and problem solving. The position requires that all qualified individuals must demonstrate competence and potential for executive development in the five SES ECQs, which are the leadership criteria defined by OPM to certify candidates for SES positions. OPM's Guide to the SES Qualifications provides detailed information on the ECQs. You can access OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications here https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONSECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Other, and Team Building ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, and Influencing/Negotiating NOTE: Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font.

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S), GS-0601: Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Office of Health Services 1275 First St. NE Washington, DC 20526 US
• Name: Peace Corps Jobs
• Email: [email protected]