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Announcement Number: BAMAKO-2026-001

Hiring Agency: Embassy Bamako

Position Title: Registered Nurse,All interested Applicants

Open Period: 01/23/2026 – 02/07/2026

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: LE – 0510 9

Salary: USD $44,991 – USD $44,991 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time –  40 hours per week

Promotion Potential: LE-9
Duty Location(s):1 Vacancy in Bamako, ML
Telework Eligible: No

For More Info:

 HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources
•  Current Employees of the Mission

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status.

Summary

The U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Registered Nurse in the Health Unit.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

The incumbent serves as the post’s nurse with responsibilities that include the medical care of Mission employees and eligible family members under MED approved clinical guidelines, as well as maintenance and inventory of all medical equipment and supplies, implementation of a robust vaccination program, administration of group and individual health education programs, and medical emergency contingency planning for the Mission. The incumbent will work in the Medical Unit under the direct clinical supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Degree (RN Level) in Nursing or Diploma/Certificate equivalent from an accredited School of Nursing.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification clinical work as a professional nurse within the last 10 (ten) years is required.

Language: 

English: Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing English is required.

French: Fluent; speaking, reading, writing French is required; may include the ability to translate

Job Knowledge:

• The incumbent possesses critical thinking skills and can triage health related clinical problems or emergencies to access the best level of available care.
  • Know their country’s scope of practice and willingness to operate with US Standard of Care Nursing Scope of Practice.
  • Perform physical assessments and health histories.
  • Administer medications and treatments.
  •Coordinate clinical care of patients with other clinical staff, either in the Health Unit or in local clinic or hospital

Skills And Abilities:

• Social Perceptiveness: The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented disposition capable of dealing with complex interactive challenges in difficult and emotional situations.
  • Critical Thinking
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Oral Comprehension
  •Written Comprehension
  •Must be able to perform basic word processing on computer

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: 

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

• Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.