EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Office of Personnel Administration
FSM National Government

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is seeking well-qualified individuals to fill four (4) positions for Clinical Psychiatrists. The positions are located in Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, and Yap, under the Department of Health and Social Affairs of the FSM National Government.

Duties & Responsibilities:
The Clinical Psychiatrist will be attached to the FSM Behavioral Health and Wellness Program and will serve as the lead in providing treatment of mental illness disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and additions. Duties include but not limited to the following:

  • Evaluate, diagnoses and treats patients with mental disorders;
  • Provides counseling or therapy to clients and families;
  • Prescribes medications for the control and prevent of condition of clients;
  • Designs individualized treatment plan for clients;
  • Provides professional testimony/opinion over clients mental health conditions in court and during other legal proceedings, as needed by the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs of the Government of the FSM; and
  • Provide leadership support and technical training to local staff to improve their capacity and competency in dealing with mental health illness;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a medical degree, completion of psychiatric training, and licensure as a clinical psychiatrist by the appropriate authority in the country of residence. Must have at least two (2) years of experience providing psychiatric care services to both pediatric and adult patients.

 Salary:
The salary range is from $45,000 to $60,000 per annum, depending on the qualifications of the applicant

 To Apply: Submit resume or application by mail to the following addresses:

 

Office of Personnel                             Department of Health and Social Affairs
P.O. Box PS-35 P.O.Box PS 35
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941 Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941
Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642
Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm Email: health@fsmhealth.fm

The Office of Personnel, FSM will be accepting application/resume from December 1, 2025 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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