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Doctor

1 open position
JOB DESCRIPTION

As the onboard Doctor, you will provide medical services to crew members and guests. You will also support the Staff Captain and Senior Doctor in all health-related matters at sea, including illness reporting and outbreak prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Managing the shipboard medical centre's medication and supply budget
  • Assisting in crew safety and personal hygiene orientations
  • Supporting food-handling and galley inspections
  • Provide emergency care including advanced life support (ALS), intubation, suturing, and stabilization for medical evacuation if needed.
  • Implement quarantine, isolation, and sanitation protocols when required. 
  • Supervise and support nursing staff and paramedics onboard.
REQUIREMENTS 
  • GRADE 12
  • South African/ Mexican Passport
  • Three years minimum clinical experience in Acute Care setting, after completion of a recognized medical training program is required. 
  • One-year practical experience in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required.
  • One-year experience in diagnosing and treating a broad range of medical conditions is required, including experience performing minor surgery such as suturing, removal of benign skin lesions, removal of foreign objects, removal of ingrown toenails, and identification of and immobilizing of simple fractures.
  • Intermediate to Advanced verbal and written level of English is required.
Critical Thinking skills
Flexible
Communication Skills
Excellent Decision -making skills
Technical Expertise
--Manchester, UK--

Youth Staff

JOB DESCRIPTION

Organizes and leads youth activities, for ages 6 months -17 years, in designated activity centres, assigned areas and throughout the vessel by performing the essential duties and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Participates in embarkation procedures by disseminating information regarding the Adventure Ocean Program, Youth Evacuation Plan, and directing and escorting guests to staterooms.
  • Determines the activities to initiate based on the ages and the needs of the children assigned to participate in the scheduled activity. Organized and leads a variety of established age-appropriate activities. 
  • Acts as a role model for the youth with regard to leadership, friendliness, diplomacy, honesty, fair play, sportsmanship and open-mindedness. Exercises discretion and good judgment when interacting with the children. Maintains a constant awareness of the children’s whereabouts and their safety. Intervenes when a conflict arises or when a child needs extra attention or assistance in order to enjoy the activities. Responds to any type of emergency 
  • Maintains discipline within assigned group to ensure safety precautions are followed.
  • Communicates with parents in a tactful and courteous manner to generate a high level of comfort. Acts as liaison between the Youth Activities Manager and the parents
REQUIREMENTS
  • GRADE 12
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation or related field from an accredited university or college or the international equivalent
  • South African passport
  • Three to five years' experience working with large groups of youths ages 6 months -17 years

 

Cultural Sensitivity
Activity Planning and Execution
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Health and Hygiene
Cape Town, South Africa

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