The National Disaster Medical System is excited to announce the job posting for the following Intermittent Disaster Response positions within the federal government:

Physician (Medical Officer) opportunity: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/674798500

This position is located with the National Disaster Medical System which supports state, local, tribal and territorial authorities following disasters and emergencies by supplementing health and medical systems and response capabilities. The HHS Office of The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, in its role as Coordinator of Emergency Support Function 8, Public Health and Medical Services, of the National Response Framework, employs the National Disaster Medical System to provide patient care, patient movement and definitive care, as well as veterinary services and fatality management support when requested by authorities from states, localities, tribes and territories, or other federal departments. In a disease outbreak, they may provide mass prophylaxis. During a special event, they stand ready to serve in case of an emergency. But no matter what the specific mission is, National Disaster Medical System teams provide expert patient care that protects individual health and promotes national health security.

• Responsible for management and provision of medical care during a mission.
• Assures effective safety procedures are implemented in the field.
• Oversee the accomplishment of all functions comprising the assigned tasks of a Medical Officer encompassing difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of a major HHS response.
• Works closely with other medical providers in training, preparedness and response/recovery operations.
• May be assigned a leadership or other Incident Command System role during deployment.
• Completes all required reports and maintains appropriate records.
• Participates in formal debriefing sessions and assist in the development of after-action reports.
• The incumbent has the responsibility to plan, schedule and carry out medical activities.

Nurse practitioner opportunity: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/675647100

Nurse opportunity: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/673190000