Job Opportunities at American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda

1. Job Title: Physician

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-014

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for a Physician. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The physician in this position is expected to provide primary urgent and emergency outpatient medical care services to all eligible American employees and their family members. Additionally, the incumbent will provide emergency and occupational health services to all employees of the Mission. Services will be provided through direct patient evaluation, examination, and treatment. The physician is responsible for determining when hospitalization/medical evacuation is required and arranging all appropriate aspects of the patient's care. The physician will participate in after-hours call responsibilities with other health unit team members. The job holder has significant impact on the entire Post customer base in a variety of levels and methods, including decisions on employees’ abilities to work, continued ability to be posted in their overseas assignment based on medical conditions that require ongoing management, and Medevac decisions and implications. The Front Office and Management (MNGT) will look to this position to play a vital role in creating a healthier workplace, writing policies, and providing advice on how to improve the health condition and awareness of the entire mission.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by May 22, 2024.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.

2. Job Title: Security Investigator (OBO)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-015

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for a Security Investigator (OBO). The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Under the supervision of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Site Security Coordinator (SSC), serves as the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI)/Security Investigator for all security related activities associated with the construction of the Kigali Energy Conservation Project. Works independently and provides security and secretarial services in support of the project including background investigations, screening calls, file maintenance, etc. Maintains liaison with local police, OBO contractors, Local Guard Force (LGF), security organizations and other security authorities.
The Security Investigator conducts background investigations on contractors involved with the OBO construction project, and other Locally Employed Staff (LES) hired by OBO. Verifies educational qualifications, previous employment, references, allegations involving character, suspected fraud, misconduct, and suitability of applicants for employment with the Embassy. Initiates form letters for record checks and sends them to police investigative agencies in the country and abroad and Political and Consular Sections of the embassy. The Security Investigator conducts security interviews on each applicant and prepares investigative reports on the background, conduct and suitability for their employment to the RSO. Gives regular security briefings/presentations for construction project contractors and its subcontractors.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by May 10, 2024.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.