RMO Statement of Work (01.2023)_OHS.docx

Statement of Work – Regional Medical Officer (RMO)

A. Services to be provided

Regional Medical Officer (RMO) (Physician)

This position is within the Office of Health Services (OHS) and is located in [Rabat, Morocco].

B. Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Provide medical and administrative support to Peace Corps Medical Officers (PCMOs) at sub-regional posts. Demonstrate best practices, procedures and quality assurance.

2. Provide medical consultative services to Peace Corps Volunteers/Trainees (PCVs/PCTs) and Peace Corps Response Volunteers through the PCMO at sub-regional posts. Assist as needed with the provision of clinical care and health education to PCVs.

3. Manage Regional Medical Evacuation Site (RMES). Oversee the care of medically- evacuated PCVs. Identify quality health care providers and facilities. Develop regional medevac procedures for use by PCMOs and referral providers. Act as the primary liaison between the PCV and regional health care providers.

4. Manage logistics for PCVs requiring medical evacuation, either to a RMES, to the United States, or to another location. 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.

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

6. Supervise performance of Regional Health Coordinator (RHC) and PCMOs in sub region. Complete performance evaluations as required.

7. Assist in the mentorship of sub-regional PCMOs.

8. Participate in the evaluation and selection process of PCMOs in sub region.

9. 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.

10. Advise staff on appropriate regional public health issues. Coordinate with OHS on fiscal matters related to Volunteer health care.

11. Represent OHS in accordance with its policies and procedures.

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

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

14. Must be able to obtain a US visa.

15. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, respect, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

17. COVID-19 and Other Flexibilities: If there is a time at post, due to the COVID-19 pandemic or for any other reason, when there are limited or no Peace Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/[Country], the PSC may be temporarily assigned during that period, as determined by the Peace Corps Country Director, to carry out additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in order for the successful return or increase of Volunteers.

This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance, building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors.

B. Supervision and Guidance Provided

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

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

C. Other The Contractor may be requested by the Peace Corps to a) perform one or more temporary assignments (TDYs) at another Peace Corps post or Headquarters, or b) transfer permanently to another Peace Corps post or Headquarters during the period of performance of this Contract. Any such TDY or transfer shall be subject to the agreement of the Contractor. If a transfer is approved, either the contract will be bi-laterally modified or a new contract will be awarded. If a transfer is approved and a new contract is awarded, the Statement of Work from this contract will be carried forward into any resulting new contract issued by the gaining post/Headquarters.

The Contractor may be requested by the Peace Corps to perform one or more temporary details with another Agency of the United States Government (USG) or with a Peace Corps Headquarters office or a post other than the post of assignment to perform work that may be specifically in line with or may add to the Statement of Work specified in this contract. Any such detail shall be subject to the agreement of the Contractor and must be approved in advance in accordance with Peace Corps policies and/or procedures.

To the extent the Contractor is allowed to operate a U.S. government owned, leased, or rented vehicle (GOV) to perform their job duties, the Contractor must operate that vehicle safely at all times and only operate it for official business purposes as defined in 31 USC 1334 and Peace Corps Manual Section (MS) 522 Motor Vehicle Use and Insurance. The Contractor must also follow any post-specific policy/policies on the use GOVs – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements the policy/policies specify.

The Contractor is encouraged to refrain from texting or from engaging in any behavior that distracts attention from driving safely at any time. Except in an emergency situation, Contractor shall not text message (i) when driving a GOV; (ii) when driving a privately-owned vehicle (POV) while on official government business; or (iii) while using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving any vehicle (even during off-duty hours).

The Contractor is required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position specified in a Peace Corps policy/policies (whether implemented under a Peace Corps Manual or Procedures/Program thereunder, Interim Policy Statement, a Medical Technical Guideline, a Peace Corps Headquarters official notice, and/or a post-specific Policy or Management Notice) – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements the policy/policies specify.