Saipan Physician Job Openings

We have an urgent need for physicians at our regional health center on the beautiful island of Saipan.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Paediatrician (V. Urgent) Nephrologist (Urgent) Internal Medicine Physician Radiolog Family Medicine Physician Anesthesiologist Radiologist Obs / Gyn ER Physician Pediatrician THE SUITABLE CANDIDATE · US Board certified or Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians from Canada in area of Specialty. · Holding a current active license in the USA or Canada

THE REWARD · Working at a state of the art hospital in a Beautiful Tropical island with amazing sports and recreational opportunities including world class diving and wind surfing. · Return airfares including dependents · Housing allowance of $800 US/month · Point of hire shipping 2000 lb and 3000 lb storage provided · Retirement plan · CME · Subsidized Health Insurance · Medical Protective insurance provided · Contracts are for 2 years for US citizens and 1 year for all others · A locum of one or two months if joining immediately can be arranged · Competitive salaries and a taxation rate of only 11%

THE HOSPITAL

A 75 bed modern well equipped hospital serving the island of Saipan and the neighbouring islands of Rota and Tinian, a total population of 80,000. Although part of the US but not offering J1 waivers. Fully staffed with 44 specialist physicians.

Hospital has a 4 bed ICU, NICU and a Dialysis Unit for 100 renal failure patients plus state of the art diagnostic facilities.

LIVING CONDITIONS

The cost of living is like Hawaii. Most goods are easily available including fresh perishables. A Hyatt Hotel and Costco are on the island with six gorgeous golf courses, tennis courts, racket ball courts, beaches, caving facilities, diving facilities, snorkeling .. .. and the list seems endless …. !

Easily accessible with Northwest via Japan or Continental via Guam. Asian traveler's dream being only a few hours from Australia, Japan, Bali, Korea, Hong Kong and Manila. A large young and friendly expatriate community makes this recreational paradise the envy of the Pacific and many return here after trying other parts of the world. Gorgeous weather; never over 95 F or less than 75 F.

Outdoor activities are enjoyable day and night. Safety and stability with good educational facilities for children makes this experience a great opportunity for the whole family. Senior physicians can slow down to a life style that is sane and enjoy their work again This is the best-kept secret of overseas adventure and service.

General Information

Area: 457 sq km (176.5 sq miles). Population: 69,216 (1999). Population density: 151.5 per sq km (1999). Capital: Saipan. Population: 52,846 (1999). GEOGRAPHY: Located to the south of Japan and to the north of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands comprise 14 islands, the main ones being Saipan, Tinian and Rota. The group is compact, consisting of a single chain 736km (460 miles) long. The islands have high volcanic cones.

Government: Self-governing US Commonwealth Territory (incorporated). Gained internal autonomy in 1986.
Head of State: President George W Bush since 2000. Head of Government: Governor Juan Babauta since 2001.

Language: English, Chamorro and Carolinian are the official languages. Japanese, Tagalig and Korean are widely spoken.

Religion: Mostly Roman Catholic.

Time: GMT + 10.

Communications: High speed cable internet and TV. Cellular phone and pagers are normal

Telephone: US area code 670 :Country code 1 (same as the mainland direct dial) Phone cards cheaply available at 3-6 cents per min. Fax: A service is available.

Internet: Main ISPs include Saipan Data Com (website: www.saipan.com), Verizon, MTC, and IT & E. Availability and reliability is not limited.

Telegram: Telegrams can be sent from Micronesia Telecommunications, PO Box 306, Saipan. Opening hours: 0800-1700.

Post: There are post offices on the three main islands, as well as private postal companies in Saipan including DHL and Fed Ex. US postal rates apply. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-160, Sat 0900-1200.

Press: The English-language newspapers include the Pacific Daily News, Pacific Star (weekly), Saipan Tribune (two a week) and the Marianas Variety News and Views (weekdays).