The Public Health Officer ensures smooth, efficient, and compliant operations from all Public Health related aspects with Hotel, Medical and Deck & Engine Departments
It is your responsibility to lead all Public Health related actions onboard, in cooperation with other departments on the vessel to maintain the highest Public Health Standards
The Public Health Officer has the primary function of leading, training, oversight, implementation, and verification of compliance and applications, in the process of maintaining Public Health and Safety Standards, Protocols and Procedures Onboard
Education
A required minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in Public Health, Infection Prevention and Control and Vessel sanitation as Public Health Officer onboard a Cruise Vessel
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biological Sciences, or closely related field is required
Experience
• A strong background around Public Health in all relevant areas is required. This includes Infection Prevention and Control, Waste Management, Sanitation, Food safety, Potable Water Safety, IPM, Recreational Water Safety, Microbiology, Manual and Mechanical ware washing, Housekeeping, Provision Operations and Onboard Outbreak Control Coordination
• Attendance of the USPH Vessel Sanitation Program seminar with certification, Infection Control Certification, SHIPSAN certification and IPM certification are preferred
• Shipboard experience is required
• An advanced knowledge of International Public Health Regulations is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• An effective leader with passion and vision to optimize Public Health Principles onboard
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational planning, and problem-solving skills, flexible, stress resistant, committed team player with strong administration skills are preferred
• Comfortable presenting to small and large groups
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills to develop trusting relationships
• Fluent in English - the ability to speak additional languages is an advantage
• Meet all physical requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training
Technical Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint etc.
• Experience with Onboard Sea Care electronic healthcare record platform preferred