Alternative Billets
Lots of Alternative Positions Available
The Detailers just sent out this list of positions that are available for next year, so if you’re interested in any of them contact your Detailer or Specialty Leader:
| Position | Command | Homeport | Rank (generally +/- one rank) | Traits | Fill date | Tour length |
| Student | Naval War College | Newport, Rhode Island | CDR | JPME1 completed | Summer 2018 | One year |
| Physician researcher | Naval Medical Research Center | Silver Springs, Maryland | All ranks | Research skills/interest | Summer 2018 | Three years |
| SMO | AS 39 Emory S Land | Guam | CAPT | Primary Care Skills | Summer 2018 | Two years |
| SMO | LHD 1 WASP | Sasebo, Japan | LCDR | Primary Care Skills | Spring 2018 | Two years |
| SMO | LHD 5 BATAAN | Norfolk, Virginia | LCDR | Primary Care Skills | Spring 2018 | Two years |
| SMO | LHD 8 MAKIN ISLAND | San Diego, California | LCDR | Primary Care Skills | Summer 2018 | Two years |
| SMO | LCC 19 B RIDGE | Yokosuka, Japan | LCDR | Primary Care Skills | Spring 2018 | Two years |
| Group Surgeon | NCG 1 | Port Hueneme, California | CAPT | Marine Corp Experience | Late Summer 2018 | Three years |
| Physician | Sec Nav Physical Exam Board | Washington D.C. | CDR | Physician | Summer 2018 | Three years |
| Executive Medicine/Surgical Detailer | Navy Personal Command | Millington (Memphis) Tennessee | CAPT | Physician | Summer 2018 | Two years |
Director, Defense Veterans Brain Injury Center – O6 Only
This position is narrowly tailored for an 06 Medical Corps officer with experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI). The report date is March 2018. The position description is here:
Position Description – Director, Defense Veterans Brain Injury Center
Interested parties should send a CV/BIO to BUMED via their Specialty Leader by 21 Nov.
Medical Corps Career Planner Position – CAPT/CAPT(s)
Here is the position description.
Billet Title: Career Planner, Office of the Medical Corps Chief, BUMED
Location: Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, VA
Rank: O6/O6-select
Corps: Medical Corps
Tour Length: 36 months (beginning May-June 2018)
Mission: Mentor and guide all USN Medical corps officers providing leadership and career development support and guidance. Integral to selecting and maintaining a competent and professional Medical Corps which is valued by the organization and meets the needs of the mission and the strategic goals of readiness, health, and partnerships.
Functions: Mentors and provides leadership development opportunities for Medical Corps Officers. Serve as president of the Professional Review Board, responsible for accessions of MC Officers via FAP/TMS/DA pathways.
Responsible for reviewing litigation reports and quality assurance reports in determination of National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reporting. Plans and coordinates the annual USN MC GME/Operational Intern Road Show. Medical Corps Chief Office liaison to all other Corps Career Planners and Leadership/Career Development Working
Groups. Subject matter expert on accession issues pertinent to MC Officers. Serves as member of multiple councils and boards including Medical Education Planning Council and HPSP selection boards. Provides regular AMDOC, ODS, and command-requested briefings relative to the Medical Corps.
Command Relations: Ability to communicate effectively to a 1 or 2 Star Admiral on a regular basis.
Experience Required: Highly recommended to have:
- Knowledge of Department of Defense, Navy, Navy Medical Corps policies and instructions and policies of other Federal entities as needed
- Experience with recruitment, retention, promotion, and sustainment of Medical Corps Officers
- Proficient networking, written and oral communication, and public speaking skills.
Other: Time available to perform clinical work at multiple MTFs in the National Capital Region. Time available to travel for CME. TAD travel possible throughout the year for Medical Corps Chief related events.
POC: CAPT Chris Quarles (contact info in the global address book)
NOTE: CV, BIO, and Letter of Intent needed for application.
Navy Medicine West Director for Process Improvement Position
The Navy Medicine West (NMW) Director for Process Improvement position is available. Potential applicants must be available immediately, so interested applicants need to coordinate with their Detailer prior to submitting applications if a PCS is involved. This PDF contains a list of necessary qualifications. Any interested applicant should
submit a CV/BIO/LOI to CDR Frank Mullens at BUMED with Specialty Leader and Detailer concurrence.
CAPT Christopher Cornelissen, Chief Medical Officer for NMW, is available to answer questions about the position and can be reached on the global e-mail directory.
Uniformed Services University – Associate Dean, Recruitment and Admissions
Here is the solicitation for nominations for USU Associate Dean, Recruitment and Admissions. Requirements for the position are contained in the PDF, and the report date is no later than 1 July 2018. All applications must be routed through your Specialty Leader to BUMED by 17 July. Applications must contain CV, BIO, and a letter of intent (LOI) with three references. The Navy nominee will come from the Surgeon General to USU, so self-nomination directly to USU is not allowed.
Brigade Commander, USUHS – O6 Only
USUHS Brigade Commander is a position of significant leadership and impact within the Military Health System:
Applicants should send a CV/BIO and letter of intent with three references to BUMED via their Specialty Leader by 19 June 2017. All applicants should have Specialty Leader and Detailer concurrence.
NOTE – Applications should not be sent directly to USUHS.
Director, Center for Global Health Engagement at USUHS – CAPT/CAPT(s) Only
Here is the call to fill this position by 1 OCT 2017:
USUHS Request Memo – Nominations for CGHE Director
Candidates need to route their CV/BIO and letter of intent (including three references) to BUMED via their Specialty Leader by 20 June.
NOTE – All Navy nominations must come through BUMED.
Director, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute – CAPT/CAPT(s)
Here is the announcement looking for the next Director of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. Any interested parties should send their CV/BIO/Letter of Intent and three references to CDR Frank Mullens (in the BUMED global address book) for consideration. The report no later than date is June 2018. All applicants should have Specialty Leader/Detailer concurrence.
NOTE – applicants are not to submit an application directly to USU. All nominees from the Navy must come from BUMED.
Family Medicine/Operational Detailer Position Available Now – Millington, TN – O4-O6
As a recovering Detailer, I strongly encourage anyone looking to promote to O6 consider this position. Here is the announcement:
Family Practice and Operational Detailer position available now! Seeking LCDRs, CDRs, or CAPTs eligible to move in the summer of 2017. All specialties eligible.
- Career Enhancing: ever heard of a detailer that did not make CAPT? We haven’t. This is a high-visibility job that will give you career diversification.
- Make a difference: as a detailer assigning positions and providing career counseling, you have the opportunity to positively affect member’s lives and change policy at a high level.
- Take a break. Ever thought about life without call or weekend shifts? Remember those things called “3 day weekends” you had back in elementary school?
- Stay clinical. All 3 physician detailers stay clinically active.
- Memphis! Living in Memphis, the home of the blues, the birthplace of Rock n Roll, and the biggest city in Tennessee, is a blast. Urban offerings (museums, restaurants, night-life, zoo), history (Civil War, Music), outdoor activities (running, hiking, camping, road-biking, canoeing, etc.), and food options (BBQ, Jack Daniels whiskey) abound. Check out this website: http://ilovememphisblog.com/
- Kids? Live cheaply in a gorgeous neighborhood with one of the best school districts in Tennessee. (http://lakelandk12.org/) (http://oakwoodlakeland.com/)
- Single? Exciting downtown Memphis is only 20 minutes away from Navy Personnel Command.
- Spouse? The job market is excellent for spouses in Memphis Tennessee.
If interested, the POC is listed in this Detailing Position Announcement.
Associate Dean, Academic Operations and Student Management, San Antonio – O6 Position
Here is a position description of this position. Any interested party needs to apply to CDR Frank Mullens (BUMED Policy & Practice Officer, contact info in the global address book) with Specialty Leader and Detailer concurrence. You need to include your CV and last 3 fitreps.
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