AHRQ seeking Medical Officers for its prevention team

AHRQ seeking Medical Officers for its prevention team

AHRQ seeking Medical Officers for its prevention team

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sent this bulletin at 03/25/2013 10:21 AM EDT

AHRQ seeking Medical Officers for its prevention team

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is currently recruiting physicians to serve as full time medical officers to support the US Preventive Services Task Force. Medical officers work closely with the USPSTF to provide scientific and technical assistance as the Task Force develops recommendation regarding preventive services provided in primary care settings. This work includes overseeing evidence reviews, drafting recommendation language, and advancing methodologies for evidence-based recommendation making. Medical officers also contribute to AHRQ’s work to improve the delivery of preventive and primary care health services. Successful candidates will have experience in the provision of primary care and clinical preventive services, interest and experience in health services research and evidence-based medicine, and enjoy working as a member of a collaborative team.

Interested applicants may learn more and apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/339407500

The vacancy posting will close on Friday, April 12, 2013.

For more information, please contact Dr. Quyen Ngo-Metzger at AHRQ (Quyen.Ngo-Metzger@ARHQ.hhs.gov)

Learn more about how to improve primary care. Visit AHRQ’s Prevention & Chronic Care Program at: http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/index.html