Bioethics Head of Consult Services

The Department of Bioethics is seeking a scholar with an established or potential career as a leader in the field to conduct independent research on important issues in bioethics, lead the Bioethics Consultation Service, provide high-quality mentorship to fellows, and participate in educational activities across the NIH research community. To learn more about the NIH Department of Bioethics, visit us at NIH Department of Bioethics!

As the Bioethics Head of Consult Service, the incumbent is responsible for providing expert research, mentoring and guidance on complex ethical issues arising in clinical care, biomedical research, and/or health policy.

• Leads the NIH Clinical Center Bioethics Consultation Service, overseeing clinical and research ethics consultations, scheduling, operations, and service quality.
• Provides expert bioethics consultation to patients, families, researchers, clinicians, NIH leadership, and staff on complex ethical issues in patient care and biomedical research.
• Conducts and leads independent bioethics research, serving as principal investigator or collaborator, managing studies from conception through publication and presentation.
• Mentors and educates bioethics trainees, including fellows and students, through consultation training, research mentorship, teaching, and supervision.
• Supports institutional ethics leadership, serving on and representing the Bioethics Consultation Service on NIH and Clinical Center committees, including as Vice Chair of the Clinical Center Ethics Committee.
• Develops and disseminates scholarly work, publishing peer-reviewed research, presenting at national and international conferences, and contributing to departmental research planning and reporting.
• Advances NIH bioethics education and outreach by teaching courses and seminars, co-leading the NIH Bioethics Interest Group, participating in fellowship recruitment, and promoting ethical practice across the NIH.

Education Requirements: You must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained).

Additional Qualification Requirements: In order to qualify for a Head of Bioethics Consultation Service, 0601, at the GS-15 level, you must have and your resume must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) participating in the planning, management, and implementation of a Bioethics Consultation Service and serving as a Bioethics Consultation Service attending; 2.) conducting original bioethics research on topics relevant to bioethics and/or health policy; 3.) teaching bioethics courses and seminars; 4.) mentoring post-bac and post-doctoral fellows.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

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This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. | Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. | Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. | Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. | The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. | The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. | Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. | Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. | Position requires Education - submission of transcripts is highly encouraged. | At the supervisor’s discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework, compressed schedules, or flexible schedules. | Pre-employment medical examination may be required. | Position is subject to On-Call or Call-back. | Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.