Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Financial Specialist (FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs) Pohnpei [open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Financial Specialist FSM National Government at the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:
To provide assistance to the Chief Operating Officer in research, perform general administrative duties for the program; responsible for sourcing and securing price quotations from vendors; responsible for processing of miscellaneous payment requests, purchase requisitions, travel authorization, contracts, personnel actions, job orders, outgoing communications; and other program administrative paper works; responsible for maintaining daily ledger of all program accounts, periodic reconciliation, and processing of FFR, FRS and draw-down with Finance and responsible for filing maintaining a good record system, reporting to CDC Project Officer, assisting main office admin staff, and perform duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field plus plus two years of experience in accounting and/or administrative related work.

Salary: A Salary range from $20,000- $26,000 per annum depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

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

Office of Personnel Department of Health & Social Affairs
P.O. Box PS-35 P.O. Box PS-70
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941 Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941
Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 Phone: (691) 320-2619/2643
Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm Email: health@fsmhealth.fm

The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today July 7, 2026 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 




Financial Specialist for Community Access to Resilient Essential Health in the Federated States of Micronesia (CARE FSM) project (FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs) Pohnpei [open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Financial Specialist for Community Access to Resilient Essential Health in the Federated States of Micronesia (CARE FSM) project, FSM National Government at the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing the financial and accounting portion of the project, handling the budget and financial reporting aspect, providing procurement support and audit support, ensuring Harmonized Approach Cash Transfer (HACT) compliance, and assisting with administrative and office management, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field plus plus two years of experience in accounting and/or administrative related work.

Salary: A Salary range from $22,000- $24,000 per annum depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

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

Office of Personnel Department of Health & Social Affairs
P.O. Box PS-35 P.O. Box PS-70
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941 Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941
Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 Phone: (691) 320-2619/2643
Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm Email: health@fsmhealth.fm

The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today July 7, 2026 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 




Family Planning Coordinator (FSM Department of Health and Services) Pohnpei [closing date: 8/7/2026]

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens are given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Family Planning Coordinator
Pay Level 36/1
$862.12 + $40 COLA = $902.12 B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
Department of Health and Social Affairs
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produce all memoranda, letters correspondence and reports for the FSM states as required by the UNPFA-Funded Reproductive Health and Title X Family Planning Program; responsible for the monitoring of UNFPA Funded RH/FP/SRH and Title X Family Planning activities in the four FSM States and providing inputs/ comments for improvement; responsible to the overall day to day planning and implementation of the administrative and non-medical aspect of all the UNFPA funded Family Health project and Title X Family Planning Program activities including projects that ensuring compliance with organizational goals and donor requirements; assist the FSM states Family Planning programs in writing up their respective work plans budget narratives and consolidated with the FSM Family Planning Program Work Plan and Budget for Submission to title X grantor and UNFPA; responsible to write up the Title X Family Planning Program Grant application cycle as well as the annual NCC application grant and submit through grantsolutions.gov; monitors and evaluates program activities and objectives to make sure they are carried out in accordance with program goals including the analysis of data preparation of reports on progress challenges and financial expenditures; collaborate with other related programs at the National and state level to improve the effectiveness of the Family Planning Program and RH Program in the FSM; prepare and submit all required program reports and applications to immediate supervisor funding agencies and other affiliated entities; supports and collaborate with non-governmental organizational on Family Planning Promotional as well as SRH Issues; attends local and off-island meetings and conferences related to any of these FP/SRH programs; perform other assignments and tasks assigned by the MCH Program Manager and or the Secretary of the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services, Public Health, Community Planning, or a related field, plus three to four years of experience coordinating public health, reproductive health, family planning, or maternal and child health programs.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office
or send your application, resume, along with other credentials to the below email address:
personnel@personnel.gov.fm

 




Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF‑PFS) Epidemiologist (FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs) Pohnpei [open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF‑PFS) Epidemiologist, FSM National Government at the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Communicate on a monthly basis with the Project Director and, as needed, with the Evaluator,
  2. Ensure that his/her efforts compliments, rather than duplicate, SEOW’s efforts:
  3. Provide necessary support to subrecipients;
  4. Responsible for submitting quarterly progress reports to Program/ Project Director to be uploaded on the SPARS;
  5. Share data results with SPF-PFS staff and relevant stakeholders;
  6. Travel as required, to SPF-PFS meetings;
  7. Provide guidance and technical assistance to the State Epidemiological Outcome Workgroup (SEOW) to drive the promotion of evidence-based activities or programs and policies targeting the SPF’s Prioritized Issues of Underage Drinking and Cigarette Smoking. The objective is to work towards the reduction of the progression of Underage Drinking and Cigarette Smoking to prevent and minimize the FSM’s morbidity and mortality rates regarding the SPF PFS’s Prioritized issues.
  8. Work with the FSM BHWP and Advisory Council and staff to sustain the FBI Workgroup;
  9. Services as the technical resource to assist in using data to promote substance abuse prevention at all levels;
  10. Update an island-wide mental health treatment, recovery and substance abuse prevention profile providing the data and evidence base for sound decision-making;
  11. Collaborate and assist the Project team to determine relevant approaches and appropriate intervention and selected science-based approaches based on available local data;
  12. Provide technical support and advice to FSM data stakeholders in developing coordinating and managing a comprehensive surveillance system to measure mental health treatment recovery and substance abuse prevention and control;
  13. Assist members FSM’s EPI Workgroup to identify and collect all relevant existing databases and data sets, develop a central data clearinghouse established at the central office and revise and disseminate an annual island-wide mental health and substance abuse prevention profile to all stakeholders;
  14. Facilitate the analysis of existing data, and the identification of data gaps;
  15. Guide EPI workshop members to refine surveillance instruments and sustainable mechanism to collect missing data;
  16. Periodically assess and evaluate new data, analyze trends in mental health and substance use and abuse, rates their attendant consequences and relate these to the interventions implemented under SPF PFS and provide reports based on new data developed;
  17. Assist EPI Workgroup members and SPF PFS’ staff to communicate in all findings and recommendations to the appropriate stakeholders and FMS Community;
  18. and make recommendation for the progress indicator based on the evaluation plan developed by the evaluators;
  19. Collaborate with the FSM SPF PFS Project on grant reporting requirements and provide the portion relating to the EPI workgroup activities, products and progress;
  20. Participate in the Advisory Council and represent the FSM EPI workgroup at relevant meetings, workshops and other activities as requested by SAMHSA, CSAP and by the FSM SPF PFS Coordinator or BHWP Director.
  21. Aside from project data work analysis and write up of data assessment work, the epidemiologist will also update both the EPI Profile and the NOMs Report.
  22. The epidemiologist will also work closely with the Data Manager fostering data trainings for relevant staff for the project

Qualification Requirements:

Require at least a master’s degree in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology and or must have a medical degree// similar with training in infectious diseases, must be a strong data cruncher, particularly with biostatistical data, must also understand how to promote health, prevent disease and assess the quality of health care. Epidemiologists need a strong math and science background and should be capable of gathering, analyzing and understanding medical data He/ She must also be detail oriented and able to effectively communicate verbally and through writing, and must have at least 3 years of experience with being an Epidemiologist for a behavioral health federal project.

Salary:

The salary will be in the range of $35,000.00 to 40,000.00 per annum and shall commensurate with the candidate experience and education ranges.

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

 

Office of Personnel Department of Health & Social Affairs
P.O. Box PS-35 P.O. Box PS-70
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941 Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941
Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 Phone: (691) 320-2619/2643
Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm Email: health@fsmhealth.fm

The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today June 18, 2026 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 




Secretary (FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs) Pohnpei

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Secretary
PL-20/1
$427.24 B/W + $40 COLA = $467.24 B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
Department of Health & Social Affairs
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):
Responsible for general secretarial and clerical work including answering telephone calls, setting-up meeting appointments, typing of documents and forms, copying, filing, preparing bi-weekly timesheets, posting and delivering mail and packages, etc. Responsible for inputting monthly data into database; Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of the Environmental Health & Preparedness Unit.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a High school with a diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred. At least two (2) years of clerical or administrative support experience; Demonstrated ability to manage office tasks such as filing, scheduling, and correspondence; Basic proficiency with office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Email systems).

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office
or send your application, resume, along with other credentials to the below email address:
personnel@personnel.gov.fm



Infection Preventionist ( FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs) Pohnpei [Open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Infection Preventionist,FSM National Government at the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide advice on infection prevention, the use of PPE in a facility-based setting, and infection control measures; Conduct regular audits of infection prevention and control activities in health care facilities within the state, including Community Health Centers and dispensaries, as directed. Document and compile findings from audits for presentation to the infection prevention and control committee and the Espinet team. Prepare an improvement plan for Infection Prevention and Control activities based on audit findings; Assist in response to infectious diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) outbreaks, including participating in field investigations to control the spread and improve infection control practices; Provide consultation, both on-site and remotely, on infection control activities for the State health services; Collect antibiotic consumption/usage data from the pharmacy as part of the antimicrobial stewardship and collate antimicrobial resistant organisms (AMRO) data from the laboratory; Develop and provide educational materials and training on a variety of infection prevention topics, including PPE use, hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, and surveillance methods; Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts; Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Provide monthly reports to the National level- HAI/AR Coordinator and ELC Program Manager; Perform other related duties as required.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing plus 2-3 years of work experience in clinical settings/healthcare.

Salary:A Salary range from $18,000- $22,000per annum depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

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

Office of Personnel Department of Health & Social Affairs
P.O. Box PS-35 P.O. Box PS-70
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941 Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941
Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 Phone: (691) 320-2619/2643
Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm Email: health@fsmhealth.fm

The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today January 30, 2026 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 




Public Health Physician (FSM Department of Health & Social Affairs) Pohnpei and Yap [open until filled]

 The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the two (2) positions of Public Health Physician will bein Pohnpei  and Yap in the FSM National Government at the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

The Position: Licensed physician to provide health care services to one of the health dispensaries locatedinremotevillagesandislandsintheFSM:managetheoveralloperationsofthedispensaryto include; maintain inventory of (medical supplies, lab test kits, pharmaceuticals, etc.) are in good working condition, nurse the physical structure of the building is in good condition, submit inventory, incident, and other reports to DHS Director and Chief of PH on a regular basis; submit encounter reports to main state hospital on daily basis.

The Incumbent: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a MD, MBBS, or MO  from FSM-recognized medical schools are preferred at least two(2)experience of working with small communities in rural settings; must be passionate about helping communities; willingness to live in a scheduled area with limited access to transportation, stores, or other normal urban amenities for long periods of time; willingness to go “local” and be immersed in a different culture and lifestyle; ability to communicate and interact well with others; high integrity andethics.

Benefits: A Salary range from $45,000.00 to $60,000.00 per annum (based on the qualification) depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

To Apply: Submit your resume or application by mail, or email to these addresses:

Personnel Office

P.O. Box PS-35

FSM National Government Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 Phone No. 320-2618

Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm

Dept. of Health &Social Affairs

P.O. Box PS-70

FSM National Government Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941 Phone No.320-2619/1643

Email:health@fsmhealth.frn

The Office of Personnel, FSM will be accepting application/resume from December 09, 2025 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER




Clinical Psychiatrists (FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs) Pohnpei

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is seeking well-qualified individuals to fill position for Clinical Psychiatrist. The position located in Pohnpei 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




Public Health and Health Emergency Program (PHHEP) Information Technology Assistant ( FSM DHSA) Pohnpei [open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesian (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Public Health and Health Emergency Program (PHHEP) Information Technology Assistant, FSM National Government at the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain and provide IT work to the PHHEP Program before doing other program needs; In consultation with the Senior IT Consultant the Junior IT Specialist shall: Maintain the local area network in the hospital and other healthcare settings; Provide training of hospital and healthcare workers with basic understanding of the computer programs such as Microsoft words, excel and power point; Assist the Information Technology Consultant in installation of hardware and software’s as directed by IT Consultant; Submit monthly and other reports to PHHEP Director and to the IT Consultant; Administer fsmhealth.fm e-mail support at respective local health department; Assist IT Consultant in managing and administering the fsmhealth.fm domain.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least an A.S degree in Computer science and two years of related experience; Familiarity with networking basics and concepts; Basic experience in Hardware maintenance and troubleshooting; basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suit.

Salary:  A Salary range from $21,800.00 per annum depending upon the qualifications of the applicant.

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

Office of Personnel Department of Health & Social Affairs
P.O. Box PS-35 P.O. Box PS-70
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941 Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941
Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642 Phone: (691) 320-2619/2643
Email: personnel@personnel.gov.fm Email: health@fsmhealth.fm

The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from today July 30, 2025 until filled.

THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Information Technology (IT) Support Staff (FSM DHSA) Pohnpei [open until filled]

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) seeks well qualified individuals to fill the position of Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Information Technology (IT) Support Staff at the Department of Health & Social Affairs, FSM National Government, Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941. The IT support staff will be based at Pohnpei State Hospital to support ongoing data modernization activities within the Nation.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

The primary duties are to provide information technology support at the National and State level and help manage and maintain the nation’s health network, and coordinate and implement information technology efforts at the National and State level.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Under the guidance of Pohnpei State Hospital and under the supervision of the Pohnpei State Hospital IT Manager, help assess the information technology infrastructure to identify gaps and opportunities;
  • Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers etc.);
  • Check computer hardware (SSD, mouses, keyboards etc.) to ensure functionality;
  • Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications;
  • Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimize performance;
  • Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems;
  • Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment;
  • Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work;
  • Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging etc.);
  • Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedule;
  • Identify computer or network equipment shortages and place orders;

Qualification Requirements:

Graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field with 2–3 years of experience in IT Support or a similar role, strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, solid understanding of computer systems, networks, internet security, and data privacy, along with excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, and a high level of integrity and ethical conduct.

Salary:

A salary range of $18,000 to $20,000 annually, depending on the applicant’s qualifications.

To apply:  Send resume or application by mail to the following addresses:

Department of Health and Social Affairs                         Office of Personnel

P.O. Box PS-70                                                                                    P.O. Box PS-35

Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941                                                             Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

Phone: (691) 320-2819/2643                                                         Phone: (691) 320-2618/2642

Email: AElias@fsmhealth.fm                                                      Email:  personnel@personnel.gov.fm

                              The Office of Personnel will be accepting application/resume from June 11, 2025 until filled.
THE FSM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER