Infectious Disease Officer — Protect Soldiers, Lead Research

U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Repayment of qualified education loans

Accessions bonus and special pay

Monthly stipend through STRAP

Low-cost medical and dental care

Enrollment in the Blended Retirement System

Commissary and Post-exchange shopping privileges

Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions

Job summary

A U.S. military medical recruiting unit is seeking an Infectious Disease Officer to study and manage infectious diseases affecting soldiers. This role includes responsibilities such as researching disease patterns and participating in humanitarian missions to prevent infectious diseases. Ideal candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and meet specific licensing and certification requirements. Joining this position contributes significantly to both military and community health.

Qualifications

• Possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy.
• Foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate.
• Must have a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine.

Responsibilities

• Study causes, effects, and patterns of infectious diseases in the military.
• Participate in humanitarian missions to address infectious diseases.
• Work with medical professionals to diagnose and treat infections.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree

Job description

A U.S. military medical recruiting unit is seeking an Infectious Disease Officer to study and manage infectious diseases affecting soldiers. This role includes responsibilities such as researching disease patterns and participating in humanitarian missions to prevent infectious diseases. Ideal candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and meet specific licensing and certification requirements. Joining this position contributes significantly to both military and community health.