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POSITION SUMMARY
This is a job onboard a Cruise Ship. To provide medical services to all Guests and, when required, Crewmembers. The Senior Doctor shall assist the Staff Captain and Doctor in all shipboard health-related matters including outbreak prevention, and illness reporting as required by international, national and company policies. In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Reports directly to the Staff Captain, and for medically related issues reports directly to the Medical Director.
• Serves as advisor to the Master and Staff Captain on all matters related to Medical Center services, Guest and Crewmember health matters and hygienic conditions onboard the vessel.
• Holds a Basic Safety Course Certificate and appropriate licenses and certificates as required by regulations.
• Should be present during all clinic hours. Supervises and provides competent medical care to both Guests and Crewmembers as required, keeping the Master and Staff Captain advised of all matters of consequence.
• Oversees inventory of medical supplies and monitors hospital budget. Completes external requisition forms for needed supplies and follows MXP rules for approval. Must be proficient with the MXP system. Maintains the proper inventory levels set by the company.
• The Senior Doctor, together with the rest of the medical team, is responsible for the annual budgeting of the Medical Center’s consumable supplies and medications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.
EDUCATION
• Medical Degree from a recognized College or University is required.
• Active Medical License valid for the duration of the contract.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one year of application and valid for the duration of the contract, with renewal of Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required.
• Certification in Advanced Pediatric Cardiac Life Support within one year of application and valid for the duration of the contract, with renewal of Advanced Pediatric Cardiac Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required.
• Certification in Trauma Life Support within one year of application and valid for the duration of the contract, with renewal of Trauma Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required.
• Completion of a recognized Medical specialty training program is required, in at least one of the following: Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or General Surgery or equivalent in their home country is required.
• ACLS, ATLS and PALS certification required.
POA Only:
• Active, current US medical license in good standing in Country or State/Province of origin is required.
• DEA license from the state of Hawaii is required.
ATTRIBUTES
• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
• Respect for all co-workers and guests
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• Able to work 7 days a week
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
NCL America :
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires all crew members employed with NCL America aboard the Pride of America to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). In order to qualify for a MMC, applicants must demonstrate specific physical abilities necessary to perform shipboard duties per USCG guidelines (COMPDTPUB 16700.4 NVIC 04-8). Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 160/100.
ABOUT NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
At a Glance: https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/company-information
Brand Overview: https://www.nclhltd.com/brands
Norwegian Cruise Line: www.ncl.com
Oceania Cruises: www.oceaniacruises.com
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: www.rssc.com
News Releases: https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.