Shipboard Employment

Doctor

Department:

Medical

Description:

To provide the best medical service possible to passengers and crew, and to assist the Staff Captain in all USPH related matters.

Education:

• Medical Degree from a recognized College or University. Active, current medical license in good standing in Country or State/Providence of origin
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one year of application.
• Renewal of ACLS every 2 years with practical experience in ACLS.
• Formal training and experience in at least one of the following:o Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology or General Surgery
• Supply a chronology of all medical activities since graduating from Medical College.
• Supply documentation of all of the above.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience after completion of recognized post M.D. training program.
• Ability to diagnose and treat a broad range of medical conditions.
• Ability to perform minor surgery such as suturing, removal of benign skin lesions, removal of foreign objects, removal of ingrown toenails, identification of and immobilizing of simple fractures.
• Fluent in English language, verbal and written.
• Be able to pass a comprehensive pre-employment physical examination and drug test.
• Supply three letters of recommendations from medical institutions or medical specialists or a combination of both.
• Supply documentation of all of the above.

Responsibilities:

• The Doctor's primary responsibility is as the Master's and the Staff Captain's adviser on all matters related to hospital services, passenger and crewmember health and the hygienic condition onboard.
• Supervising daily medical consultations for passenger and crewmembers and keeping the Master advised of all matters of consequence.
• Responsible for all medications and drugs onboard, and shall at all times keep a good control with the inventory in accordance with the Companys regulations and requirements. At least once a month or when there is a change in medical staff, a drug count shall be held, and the Staff Captain shall be present to verify.
• The Doctor shall be a member of both, the Management and Crew Safety and Environmental Committee. This committee will recommend safety practices and corrective measures for the prevention of accidents to passengers and crew.
• Supervise the administrative procedures for treatments of illnesses, injuries and deaths in accordance with the applicable regulations.
• The Doctor shall perform in Weekly Sanitation inspections together with the ship's management.
• Provide competent medical care to both passengers and crew.
• Oversee inventory of medical supplies and monitor hospital budget.
• Participate in inspections of the galley and food handling areas.

Notes:

Other position responsibilities are to be announced upon hire.

To apply, send your resume to shipboardresumes@ncl.com along with licenses and certifications.