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Skills Needed: Education:
• Advanced degree in accepted field of study from an accredited institution, along with current, valid license and/or certification (as applicable) to practice in field of expertise. You must be trained and licensed/certified provider in one of the following fields:

Physician Assistant (PA)
• PA must have a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from a PA educational program accredited by U.S. Accreditation Review Commission for the Physician Assistant.
• Must hold current certification from the U.S. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Maintenance of required Certification is mandatory.
• Shall have experience with evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders to include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, have at least 24 months of experience as a Physician Assistant within the last 36 months and have previous experience working as a PA with patients with history of combat-related stressors patients.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Nurse Practitioner must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution, as well as a current unrestricted license to practice nursing in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.  
• Must be certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a professional organization such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Maintenance of required unrestricted licensure along with certification is mandatory.  
• Shall have experience with evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders to include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, have practiced as a Nurse Practitioner providing direct patient treatment in the outpatient clinical setting for at least 12 months within the past 24 months and have previous experience working as an NP with patients with history of combat-related stressors patients.

Knowledge/Abilities:
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and become proficient in the use of the following computer systems:  Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS) – Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), ASIMS.
• Shall have knowledge and understanding of the military environment including but not limited to rank structure and customs/courtesies.
• Eligibility for privileges and credentialing with Air Force Medical Service, as applicable to field of practice.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing. You shall read, understand, speak, and write English clearly and fluently.
• Ability to use effectively all computerized military medical databases and electronic medical charts.

Skills Needed: Essential requirements:

1. Western educated, trained and experienced Registered Nurse with valid professional license and registration from the country of origin;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent Nursing Degree not less than 3 years study duration from accredited program;
3. Registered Nurse specialized in Psychiatry;
4. Post graduate degree or Post Specialist RN certification or training program in Psychiatry-advantage;
5. At least 6 years of post-graduate clinical  nursing experience in a Hospital or relevant healthcare setting of which at least
2-3 years of current clinical leadership experience in the Psychiatry Department as a Clinical Resource Nurse; including  at least one year as a Clinical Educator; The CRN must have Psychiatry- clinical expertise, excellent management and supervision of the nursing operations and coordination of the clinical patient population in the Psych Department;
6. BLS/ ACLS Certification; RN certification- relevant to area of specialty preferred;

Skills Needed: 1.0 POSITION QUALIFICATION:

1.1 Educational Requirements:

1.1.1 A diploma or degree in Physical Therapy from a recognised educational institution
1.1.2 Current license of practice in country of origin with ability to obtain a DHA license

1.1.3 Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.


1.2 Professional Experience:

1.2.1 Minimum 7 years postgraduate clinical practice experience in which 3 years should be in a supervisory/ managerial role

1.2.2 Current knowledge and skill in use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, excel)

1.2.3 Experience in promoting private sector physical therapy facility
1.2.4 Demonstrate continuing education in the physical therapy field in the past 5 years.
1.2.5 Experience in conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.