doctors
application requirements
- At least three years of post graduate experience (Internship years qualify)
- At least 6 months of current Emergency Medicine experience & Dip PEC qualification
- Additional experience in Private A&E units (either 6 months full-time, or 30 GP or A&E locum sessions, if still working full-time in a state A&E unit
- Current registration with the HPCSA
- Possession of a valid accredited ACLS certificate prior to joining a ship
- Additional training, like Advanced Airway Management, ICU & ECG courses, ATLS and PALS are preferred
- ePOCUS experience and certification is strongly recommended
- Successful candidates will be required to pass a company approved physical examination
- Eligible for issue of a United States C1D Visa
- Good computer skills and experience with electronic health record systems
- Fluency in English
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, ability to practice autonomously
- Strong management skills
- Commitment to complete at least a one year contract, which will include 4 months on board, alternated by 6 - 8 weeks' leave
position description
Doctors provide a broad range of medical care in modern, well-equipped ship medical centers. They report to the Senior Doctor and work closely as a team with Nurses and Paramedics. Their responsibilities include:
- Provide general and emergency medicine care in an outpatient/inpatient or critical care setting
- Provide timely, evidence-based care, including treatment plans
- Perform clinical procedures
- Coordinate patient referrals, including telemedicine consultations and medevacs
- Manage crew health and wellness programs
- Follow communicable disease prevention and control procedures
- Perform imaging, including x-rays and point of care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Perform laboratory tests
- Perform administrative tasks, including financial controls within the medical center
- Participate in drills, inspections, and training
- Provide outstanding customer service to a diverse patient population
benefits
- Highly competitive salary and remuneration package
- Flights to and from country of residence
- Tours of duty approximately four months duration followed by a 6 - 8 week vacation, resulting in approximately 240 days work per year
- Access to most of the passenger facilities on board
- Spouse, Partner and Relative travel concessions
- Pension Benefits
- Life Insurance and long term disability insurance
- Excellent promotion prospects to ship's Senior Doctor following satisfactory appraisals and after gaining the necessary experience at sea