Deputy AFRICOM Surgeon – Senior O6 Position

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Not sure how many senior Captains are reading this blog but…

Position: Deputy Command Surgeon for Headquarters US Africa Command, Stuttgart, Germany
Description: Serves as the COCOM Deputy Command Surgeon, responsible for managing and supervising the daily activities of the Command Surgeon’s Office.
Rank: 0-6
Traits: Command experience preferred
Fill date: October 2017
Application contents: Nomination letter from the officer’s career manager highlighting his/her qualifications, a biography, career/officer record brief, five of the most recent evaluation reports, and photo
Application Due Date: 28 November
POC for CV/BIO: Your Detailer

Special Pays NAVADMIN Update

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There are many officers eagerly awaiting the FY17 special pays NAVADMIN.  The latest word is the following:

  • BUMED is still awaiting the NAVADMIN.
  • The earliest we can expect it is the week of Thanksgiving.

I’ll provide more information as it becomes available, but updates are usually posted at the top of the BUMED Special Pays Website.

Multiple “Alternative” Billets Available

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The Detailers have started advertising all of the “alternative” (my word) billets in an Excel spreadsheet that they periodically send out to the Specialty Leaders and post on the Detailing portion of Milsuite.  Here is the latest edition:

OCT 16 Medical Corps Opportunities

The positions advertised include:

Naval Recruiting Command
Naval War College
Inter-American War College
Indonesian Naval Command and Staff College
BUMED Readiness and Health Action Officer
Director, Defense Hearing Center of Excellence
BUMED Chief Medical Officer
AME/FS for Newport Aviation Clinic/New Accessions
LIMDU Coordinator for the NAVY
Southern Command Surgeon

Intern Specialty Leader Position Available – O4-O6

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Navy Medicine Intern Specialty Leader

Remember that “Specialty Leader” has historically led to a promotion to CAPT…

Intern Specialty Leader Position Description

POSITION VACANCY.  The Navy Medicine Intern Specialty Leader (SL) is responsible for the administrative coordination of all Navy Medicine post-graduate year 1 (PGY-1) trainees and reports to the Navy Surgeon General via the Corps Chief’s office. Intern SL is a collateral duty; provider administrative discounts are negotiated at the command level.

LOCATION. Eligible candidates must be assigned or have orders to a CONUS MTF with PGY-1 trainees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION.  Roles and responsibilities of the Intern Specialty Leader include but are not limited to:

  • Provide advice and counsel to Navy Medicine leadership on matters concerning scoring, placement, and training of PGY-1 Graduate Medical Education trainees.
  • Provide expertise for effective policy decisions to support and ensure graduating PGY-1’s are ready to assume the responsibility of serving as a General Medical Officer, Flight Surgeon, or Undersea Medical Officer or enter residency training at the conclusion of PGY-1 training.
  • Collaborate with Specialty Leaders, Navy Graduate Medical Education, BUPERS, Medical Corps Accessions, USU and GME leaders at respective training facilities to ensure a successful PGY-1 Graduate Medical Education Selection Board process.
  • Attend Medical Education Policy Council meetings either in person or via video-teleconference.
  • Mentor medical students and PGY-1’s regarding career opportunities and challenges.
  • As SL, serve as panel chair at Joint Graduate Medical Education Selection Board for Navy Transitional Interns.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED BY POSITION

  • Board-certified physician with a strong clinical and medical education background. Fleet/operational experience is preferred but not required.
  • Expertise gained through diverse management/leadership positions such as a Division Officer, Department Head, Program Director or Command Intern Advisor.
  • A strong interest in providing advocacy for all Navy PGY-1 programs across Navy Medicine.
  • A working knowledge of Graduate Medical Education administration and a solid understanding of professional development, education and training.
  • A track record of superior performance in previous positions.
  • Excellent military bearing. No recent PFA failures.

Applications are open to qualified Navy Medical Corps (O-4/O-6).  The length of assignment is 36 months with projected selection Dec 2016.  Target interview dates late November, with a decision by December 2016.

Submission packets will include:

(1) Bio

(2) Letter of intent

(3) Curriculum vitae or resume

(4) Performance Summary Record

(5) Officer Summary Record

(4) Letter(s) of Recommendation (optional)

Submit completed package via email to Mr. Rogers Fluellen NLT 07 NOV 2016.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact CAPT Carl Petersen if they have questions about the position.

Hardship Duty Pay-Tempo Reauthorized for Sailors

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WASHINGTON (NNS) — Today, the Navy announced a reauthorization of Hardship Duty Pay – Tempo (HDP-T) to help compensate Sailors for extended deployments and longer periods away from their homeport of more than 220 consecutive days.

The Department of the Navy’s HDP-T reauthorization proposal was approved by the Department of Defense for one year through Sept. 30, 2017. The pay was first authorized in Sept. 2014, for a two year period.

“The Navy is in high demand and is present where and when it matters,” said Vice Adm. Robert Burke, Chief of Naval Personnel. “Hardship Duty Pay – Tempo is designed to compensate Sailors for the important roles they continue to play in keeping our nation safe during extended deployments around the globe.”

Sailors will receive HDP-T on a prorated basis of $16.50 per day, not to exceed a monthly rate of $495, when they are operationally deployed beyond 220 consecutive days. There will be no differentiation in rates of HDP-T by paygrade or Active/Reserve Component status.