If you dream of working in a small rural island community with sandy beaches, warm atmosphere, & diverse cultures… Welcome to your new professional paradise in the midst of the Pacific! Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI; Chamorro: Sankattan Siha Na Islas Mariånas) is one of two insular areas that are Commonwealths of the United States. It consists of fifteen islands in the western Pacific Ocean located about three-quarters of the way between Hawaii and the Philippines. Of the fifteen islands, only three – Saipan, Tinian, and Rota – are permanently inhabited. Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is comprised of 4 sites: • Commonwealth Health Center (Navy Hill, Saipan) • Kagman Community Health Center (Kagman I, Saipan) • Tinian Health Center (San Jose, Tinian) • Rota Health Center (Songsong Village, Rota) About Us • Total number of islands: 14 • Area: 184 sq. mi./477 sq. km • Climate: 77-92F/25-22C • Languages: The official languages are English, Chamorro, and Carolinian, but Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, and Chinese are spoken too. • Government: Commonwealth of the U.S. • Time Zone: GMT+10 • Currency: The official currency is the U.S. Dollar. There are several U.S. banks and foreign currency exchanges. Most major credit cards and travelers checks are welcomed at most visitor-oriented businesses. • Postal Services: U.S. Postal Service • Electricity and voltage: 110 volts • Helpful numbers: Emergency 911, Phone directory information 411 • Business hours: Government offices and organizations, weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on weekends and national holidays Lifestyle • Weekly, monthly, seasonal • Regular flights to destinations in cultural events and activities the Pacific Islands, Southeast • Friendly and hospitable Asia, Australia within 3-6 hours community flight • Cultural diversity • Family-oriented: Public/ private schools with US standard • Unique and delicious cuisine: curriculum Chamorro, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Indian, Russian. • Farmers market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays with a • Sports-affiliated: Scuba diving, variety of diverse tropical foods hiking, snorkeling, biking, outrigger canoeing, ultimate frisbee, etc. organically grown Benefits Competitive salary and benefits, please inquire for details. Varies per specialty. Employment Covered transportation to and If interested in employment with from the site (including immediate family) the Commonwealth Healthcare Approved site for NHSC loan Corporation, please email job repayment/ scholars application and resume to: Option to earn additional “moonlighting” at affiliated Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation neighboring island sites Attn: Daniel Lamar Life and health insurance option [email protected] 401K option Annual Leave: 8hrs/pay period Sick Leave: 4hrs/pay period Diverse and progressive working environment on a tropical island – PRICELESS! From the professionals: "Working with devoted, kind families from all over the Pacific in a resource limited setting is motivating. I use the full breadth of my clinical skills here and enjoy both learning and teaching true General Pediatrics." -Yousef "Dr. Yo-Yo" Turshani Chair, Department of Pediatrics UC San Francisco Volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor “To be an agent of positive change on a medically underserved US Pacific island is an extremely rewarding experience. If you can envision yourself providing much needed quality service in this setting of rich cultural diversity and earthly beauty, then this opportunity is something to really consider.” -Daniel Lamar Family Physician Department of Public Health Dental Clinic " The CHCC Public Health Service in the US Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands on Saipan is searching for a Dental Director to drive the delivery of quality oral health care to a significantly underserved island population. This opening for a Dentist offers the opportunity to collaborate with other public and private healthcare stakeholders in building a model medical, dental, and public health partnership serving the island community.“ -Agnes Ripple Oral Health Project Coordinator Department of Public Health For more information, please visit us on our website at chcc.gov.mp www.mymarianas.com .