Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(Announcement No. 14/08)

OPEN TO:                             All qualified candidates
POSITION:                           Administration Clerk, FSN-6
OPENING DATE:                 March 26, 2014
CLOSING DATE:                 April 11, 2014
WORK HOURS:                   Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:                               Actual salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.

NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR LAW, AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN.  ALL ORDINARY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 

The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of an Administration Clerk in the Health Unit, Management Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The Medical Administrative Assistant performs secretarial and receptionist duties in support of the Medical Unit operations. She/he is the first point of contact, both by phone and in person for patients and visitors to the Medical Unit. She/he is required to maintain absolute medical confidentiality at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:
Completion of college studies (at least two years post-secondary study at the college or university level) is required.

Prior Work Experience:
At least one year experience working in Medical field, either at a hospital or in a health care setting plus experience performing secretarial duties and/or office management function is required.

Language Proficiency: 
Fluently spoken and written English (level IV).  Good working knowledge (level III) of Lao in both spoken and written is required.

Job Knowledge: 
Good working knowledge of office management is required. The employee is required to have basic knowledge of the work practice and organization to be able to answer questions and provide guidelines on medical procedures and practices.

Skills and Abilities: 
Good communication and service-oriented interpersonal skills are required. Ability to deal tactfully and politely with patients. Must be able to identify and adapt to shifting priorities on daily basis. Ability to draft correspondence, ability to type 45 wpm, and to collect, organizes and record data. Must be discreet and to respond appropriately in medical emergency situation. Familiar with basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174).  Download the form at:

http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

1. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
2. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that

Addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office American Embassy Rue Bartholonie, That Dam PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos (Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted) POINT OF CONTACT Telephone:      856-21-267176 Fax:                 856-21-267140 E-mail:            VientianeHRO@state.gov

Job Categories: Office Administration/Secretary. Job Types: Full-Time.

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