Open job positions in MSC medical sector!

PARAMEDIC

The paramedic on board is responsible for receiving and triaging emergency enquiries, responding to the scene of medical incidents, and providing immediate care as needed for guests and crew, under guidance and responsibility of the Lead Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS 

– 2 years post registration experience in clinical practice
– Minimum C1 English proficiency
– Up-to-date continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio
– Good problem-solving and strong critical thinking skills
– Experience in scene management and pre-hospital coordination of care
– Current Advanced Life Support (ALS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate / or Paramedicine Diploma (ECT/ECP or equivalent preferred in South Africa)

You may also apply through Shosholoza Ocean Academy.

DOCTOR

The Doctor’s main task is to provide a high quality and professional medical service for guests and crew members onboard the ship. The responsibilities include infection control, communicable diseases on board, management of outbreaks and management of mass casualty events should one arise onboard.

QUALIFICATIONS 

MUST HAVE:

• Fluent English, oral and written (minimum C1/Advanced level)

• Internationally recognized Medical Doctor degree (in allopathic medicine)

• Specialization in Emergency medicine or Anesthesiology or Critical Care is a MUST

• Current full registration with a license to practice, in good standing

• Minimum three years post-graduate experience in general and emergency medicine gained ashore

• Computer literate

• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent certification

• Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent certification

• Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or equivalent certification

• Competence in emergency cardiovascular care

• Competence in basic emergency medicine procedures including management of common fractures and dislocations, suturing, and wound management

• Competence in procedural sedation (conscious sedation, awake sedation).

Desirable:

• Any additional European language, or Arabic

• Valid sexual assault training certification, following ACEP guidelines

• Previous ship or remote practice experience                                 

• Postgraduate experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care medicine or Coronary Care

• Board Certification (or equivalent) in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal medicine

• Advanced airway management / intubation and ventilation (training & experience)

• Thrombolysis experience

• Experience with electronic medical notes systems

• Occupational medicine experience