Army Infectious Disease Officer: Lead Research & Missions

Army Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Accession bonus

Travel opportunities

Paid vacation

Military retirement system

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Medical and dental care

Commissary and post exchange shopping

Specialized medical leadership培训

Job summary

U.S. Army Medical Corps seeks an Infectious Disease Officer to study and combat infectious diseases affecting Soldiers and civilian populations. You will engage in research to diagnose, treat and prevent transmission, including addressing biological threats in military and community settings.

The role offers opportunities to participate in humanitarian missions, leadership development and a value-based career serving country and community, with admission to comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD or DO.
• Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Disease.
• Completed ACGME/AOA residency in Internal Medicine.
• Completed ACGME/AOA fellowship in Infectious Disease.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license in US, Puerto Rico, or Canada.
• US citizenship required for Active Duty service.
• Permanent US residency required for Army Reserve.

Responsibilities

• Study the causes, effects and patterns of infectious diseases including biological threats.
• Conduct research to confirm, diagnose, treat and control transmission of infectious diseases.
• Participate in humanitarian missions addressing disease spread and public health.
• Support Soldiers and communities while serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Infectious Disease

Internal Medicine residency (ACGME)

Infectious Disease fellowship (ACGME/AOA)

Medical license in US/PR/Canada

US citizenship for Active Duty

Permanent US residency for Army Reserve

Job description

U.S. Army Medical Corps seeks an Infectious Disease Officer to study and combat infectious diseases affecting Soldiers and civilian populations. You will engage in research to diagnose, treat and prevent transmission, including addressing biological threats in military and community settings.

The role offers opportunities to participate in humanitarian missions, leadership development and a value-based career serving country and community, with admission to comprehensive benefits.