Volunteer Crew Physician
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What you will contribute
Provide medical consultations and treatment for our Crew, including regular check-ups, routine health screenings, and emergency care when needed
Support the health education to our Crew and host country partners by presenting on applicable health related topics
Ensure the health and safety of the Crew on an ongoing basis, in collaboration with the Captain
Work with and supervise the Hospital Physician(s) to oversee the general health of Ward patients and pre-operative patients
Review patients in Screening, Outpatients, and Rehabilitation as the opportunity arises
Actively maintain and improve the standards of care for our patients
Provide medical direction and advice for the Palliative Care Team
For This Role, You Will Need
M.D. or D.O. with current unrestricted license or recognized medical qualification in your country of origin
Two year’s post-graduate clinical experience required, with a specialization in and actively practicing the past year in General Practice, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
Fluent in verbal and written communication skills in English
Practices the highest standards of fiscal control
Computer skills, especially in Word and Excel
If the Crew Physician sails with the ship: Successful completion of Basic Training in accordance with STCW A-VI/1-1 to 1-4, as required per Maritime Law
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
