RMO_Statement_of_Work_(03.2017).doc

Revised March 2017

Regional Medical Officer (RMO) (Physician) This position is within the Office of Health Services (OHS) and located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Functions and Responsibilities:

PCMO Support and Supervision

· Provide medical and administrative support to Peace Corps Medical Officers (PCMOs) at sub-regional posts.

· In conjunction with OHS, provide clinical supervision of PCMOs in sub-region

· Provide medical consultative services to Peace Corps Volunteers/Trainees (PCVs/PCTs) and Peace Corps Response Volunteers through the PCMO at sub-regional posts.

· Demonstrate best practices, procedures and quality assurance in RMO individual clinical practice, and in RMO role modeling for and mentoring of PCMOs.

· Participate in the hiring process of PCMOs in sub region.

· Assist in the mentorship of PCMOs.

· Assist in the formal evaluation, and remediation when indicated, of PCMOs

· Provide guidance to sub-regional PCMOs regarding the appraisal of local medical resources throughout the sub-region.

· In consultation with Director, Office of Medical Services, Country Directors (CDs), and PCMOs, determine schedule for periodic visits to sub-regional countries. Submit country site assessment reports.

Clinical Care

· Assist as needed with the provision of clinical care and health education to PCVs.

· Provide consultation and clinical supervision services to PCMOs

· Oversee the care of medically- evacuated PCVs.

· Act as the primary liaison between the PCV and regional health care providers

· Manage logistics for PCVs requiring medical evacuation to and from a Regional Health Unit RHU). In consultation with the referring PCMO and OHS, determine or provide accompaniment if indicated.

· Update referring PCMO and OHS on significant changes in status of the evacuated Volunteer.

· Provide written summary on all medically evacuated PCVs including clinical findings and response to treatment.

Regional Health Unit Management

· Manage the Regional Health Unit (RHU).

· Identify quality health care providers and facilities.

· Develop regional medevac procedures for use by PCMOs and referral providers.

· Supervise performance of RHU ancillary health unit staff as well as PCMOs in sub region. Complete RHU staff performance evaluations as required.

· Collaborate with post, staff, including CD and DMO, to ensure that RHU is optimally supported and supports Volunteer needs

· Update and advise OHS and Peace Corps staff on appropriate regional public health issues.

· Coordinate with OHS on fiscal matters related to Volunteer health care.

· Communicate with sub-regional PCMOs, OHS and the Region regarding relevant health and medical administrative matters.

OHS Liaison and Representation

· Represent OHS in accordance with its policies and procedures with internal and external contacts.

· Attend regional and Head Quarters meetings and conferences as directed by OHS leadership.

Additional Requirements

· The work schedule will be on a full-time basis, with after-hours, weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities. The work schedule will require flexibility and frequent travel to countries within the sub-region.

· Maintain clinical competency and licensure through Peace Corps-sponsored Continuing Medical Education opportunities and accredited independent study.

· Must be able to obtain a US visa.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision and guidance provided:

The RMO’s scope of practice is limited to PCVs/PCT and Peace Corps Response Volunteers.

The RMO is under the direct administrative supervision of Director, Office of Medical Services.