Doctor (Cruise Ships)

Job Description

In accordance with the department policies and standard procedures, the Doctor’s main task is to provide a professional medical service for guests and crew members ensuring no outbreaks occur on the ship.

Responsibilities

Conducts medical and surgical interventions as required for guests and crewmembers and dispenses required medication

Complies with all medical procedures relating to Acute Gastroenteritis Surveillance, Norovirus, H1N1 etc. including data collection, definitions, records, logs, questionnaires, retention and special reports

Advises the Staff Captain of any emergency case requiring shore side attention or intervention unavailable on board

Assists relevant authorities for port inspections

Supervises the medicines and medical supplies inventory made by the Nurse

Ensures that all medications and drugs are maintained on a First-in-First-Out rotation, and that all expired medications are removed from the dispensary, packaged and recorded, ready for discharge

Examines all pre-embarkation health documents of embarking crew to verify the documented health and fitness of new crewmembers, reporting any issues to the Staff Captain

Ensures the medical centre is maintained in a permanent state of sanitary cleanliness

Requirements

A recognised medical certification is required before starting to work on board

Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificates

At least 5 years as a general medical practitioner supported by valid certificates

Fundamental knowledge of all Sanitation Standards relating to medical requirements

Sound knowledge of responsibilities in relation to Food, Water and Air Safety

Fluently spoken English

Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Excellent problem solving/decision-making skills

Pleasant and communicative character

Professional attitude and appearance

Reliability and hard work

Great team spirit

Benefits

Seasonal or permanent employment

Competitive salary and bonuses

Accommodation and meals

Health insurance

Flight tickets

Full-time