Supervisory Physician

National Institutes of Health • Montgomery County, MD

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About The Position

Join one of the 24 NIH Institutes and Centers that awards extramural grants. The Extramural Physician stimulates, plans, advises, directs, and evaluates program activities for a portfolio of research projects and programs. The role provides independent leadership in research and contributes to planning, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for the extramural program. It also administers clinical and basic research projects and collaborates on research and training programs, projects, contracts, conferences, and workshops.

The position requires a qualifying medical degree, an active and unrestricted U.S. physician license, at least one year of supervised clinical experience after medical school, and at least five years of graduate training in the specialty or five years of equivalent experience and training for the GP-15 level. The incumbent supervises staff and works with principal investigators, awardee institutions, investigators, organizations, and government agencies. The position is designated as non-emergency/teleworker; in the event of a closure, the employee must be available to telework or request leave.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or proof of U.S. national status by the announcement closing date.
• Current, valid, active, full, and unrestricted U.S. physician license or registration.
• Qualifying Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent education, including qualifying foreign medical education or a Fifth Pathway certificate as specified in the announcement.
• At least one year of supervised post-degree clinical experience in an accredited internship, residency, or fellowship program.
• For GP-15 qualification, at least five years of graduate training in the specialty of the position or five years of equivalent experience and training.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding requirements, and other job-related requirements.
• A pre-employment medical examination may be required.
• A one-year probationary period and/or supervisory trial period may be required, depending on selection or appointment.
• Must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report if selected.
• Submit licensure information in the assessment questionnaire; transcripts are strongly encouraged and official transcripts are required from selectees before an official offer.

Nice To Haves

• NIH may repay certain outstanding federally insured student loans to facilitate recruitment and retention of highly qualified candidates.
• A salary above the minimum may be considered based on superior qualifications or a special government need, subject to approval.
• Prior related work experience or active-duty uniformed service may be credited toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervision to staff, evaluate subordinate work, identify training needs, adjust priorities, and resolve employee complaints.
• Make recommendations or counsel employees regarding appointments, promotions, and administrative matters.
• Support and communicate EEO policies, plans, and programs.
• Provide independent research leadership and participate in planning, developing, and implementing extramural program policies and procedures.
• Administer clinical and basic research projects.
• Collaborate in planning, developing, implementing, and administering research and training programs, projects, contracts, conferences, and workshops.
• Establish goals and objectives for the assigned research area, organize efforts to initiate pioneering programs, and resolve critical issues affecting research accomplishments.
• Evaluate recommendations from peer review programs.
• Work with principal investigators and awardee institutions as an organizational representative.
• Maintain liaison with investigators, institutions, organizations, and other government agencies.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Potential repayment of certain outstanding federally insured student loans.
• Potential credit for qualifying prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service toward annual leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree