Vacancies at The U.S. Consulate General

The U.S. Consulate General, Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the Health Unit:

Nurse Practitioner

• The incumbent provides primary preventive and emergency health care services to the entire American direct hire and dependents of all agencies at post and coordinate referrals with providers in Nigeria or medevac referrals when necessary.


• S/he assesses Foreign Service National Employees upon occasions of injury at work and refers any who become ill at work to their local private physicians.


• The program assists with the health unit administrative matters and trainings.


• Additionally, s/he communicates with the local providers, local diagnostic facilities, local pharmaceutical and air ambulance companies to provide their assistance with individual care when needed.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered:

• Master’s degree in nurse practitioner with current unrestricted license. MSN with nurse practitioner certification from either American Nurses Credentialing Center


• (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is required.


• Minimum of two (2) years of experience or practice after receiving advanced degree is required.


• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.


• Must have practice advanced nursing to include examinations, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and health education. Expertise with otoscope, ophthalmoscope, stethoscope and other diagnostic instruments is required.


• Ability to work without technical medical supervision, plan and administer a health program is required.


• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft and keyboard data entry is required.

Selection Process

• When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.


• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.


• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an overall summary rating of “Needs


• Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.


• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.


• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.


• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
Or – Ordinarily Resident – N8,795, 684 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$57,270 EFM/MOH – US$49,311 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5

Human Resources Clerk

• Two (2) years of general college studies is required.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Human Resources field or general office administration is required.


• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.


• Knowledge of office administration procedure: ordering office supplies and equipment, is required.


• Must be tactful in dealing with HR customers; and must have strong interpersonal and good writing skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel packages with ability to type 40 WPM and perform basic calculation is required.

Program Assistant

• A minimum of two years of University degree in agriculture, economics, business administration, engineering or related field is required.


• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, especially in agriculture, business, economic growth or related work is required.


• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.


• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the drivers of economic growth, especially agriculture, and the role of development in Nigeria, knowledge of the economic, political, and cultural characteristics; and social problems, resources and development prospects/priorities for Nigeria is required.


• Ability to obtain, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of data; and interact effectively, work collaboratively and communicate (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely with all levels of personnel within USAID, Government of Nigeria officials, international organization, donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) private sector, other US Government officials is required.


• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite, Google Chrome, other database and web-design software.

Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Mechanic

• Completion of Secondary / Technical school is required. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman in refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic skill is required.


• Minimum of one (1) year journeyman mechanic experience is required.


• Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.


• Full journeyman mechanic knowledge in air-conditioning and refrigeration is required.


• Must be able to use all types of air-conditioning and refrigeration tools.


• A valid Nigerian driver’s license is required.

Method of Application

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,


• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.


• Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.


• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.


• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.


• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.