Are you a qualified doctor looking for an exciting ministry to be part of? The doctor/medical officer on board Doulos Hope serves in providing medical care and treatment to the crew, staff and guests of the vessel.
Requirements
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
