The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is being announced concurrently under Direct Hiring Authority procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-14-PX-1033044-DHA for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
Permanent Full-Time Supervisory Medical Officer for the San Carlos Service Unit, Division of Clinical Services, Emergency Medicine Department, San Carlos, Arizona. Supervisory Medical Officer will provide leadership/supervision in all areas related to the clinical operation of the Emergency Medicine Department and will report to the Clinical Director.
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