Doulos Hope: Medical Officer (Doctor)

Responsibilities and tasks

• Manage, support and equip the Team Members of the Clinic;
• Run and maintain the Clinic on a regular basis and provide medical care and treatment to crew, staff and guests on board Doulos Hope;
• Organise and coordinate the 24/7 emergency medical schedule;
• Ensure that crew medicals of (new) crew members are being done as necessary according to the Maritime standards and regulations;
• Ensure that the Patient records are documented in our database system / Medical Treatment Log Book and make reports of any work-related injuries;
• Advise and coordinate when people need medical care or diagnostics on shore, and liaise with the onshore Medical Officer where appropriate;
• Advise the ship's personnel of disease prevention measures to be taken in any particular areas or ports;
• Maintain and restock the Clinic's medications and supplies and ensure that new medications or supplies are being ordered when needed;
• Ensure that the medical equipment is working well and arrange servicing, repairing or replacing if needed;
• Inform the Master of any unusual sicknesses or epidemics on board and request assistance if required;
• Participate in emergency routine drills, including fire and Abandon Ship Drills and fulfil the specific duties as stated on the Muster List.

Essential requirements:

• Completed the studies/education as medical doctor
• A full valid license to practice
• Work experience in a hospital or Doctor's practice

Preferred requirements:

• Experienced in general medicine, surgery and anesthetics (benefit, not essential)
• Good communication skills
• Good people skills
• Service focus
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Able to cope with stressful situations