Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Other Professional
Available: August 2013
Length of Position: One Year
Our writers create stories of patients, life, and work aboard the Africa Mercy that display the activities and mission of Mercy Ships. The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in communication (journalism, writing, mass media) or related work experience. Please submit 2-3 writing samples with application.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/17/2012 | Department: Other Professional
Available: June 2013
Length of Position: Two-year minimum commitment
The Academy PE Instructor develops and maintains an age-appropriate environment, instructs students, and evaluates preschool through high school students in physical education in the areas of movement skills, fitness and health, and sports. All applicants must possess a university degree in education or have equivalent training.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Stewards
Available: Now
Length of Position: 2 year minimum commitment required
The Crew & Guest Services Manager provides managerial oversight of the Crew Services and Hospitality Departments, ensuring organization, cleanliness, and hygiene of all public ship spaces and accommodating and welcoming guests while maintaining Mercy Ships vision and mission.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/1/2012 | Department: Technical
Available: December 2013
Length of Position: Two-month minimum commitment; preference given to longer commitments
The Second Engineer is in charge of the Engineering Department and responsible to the Chief Engineer for the daily operation of the machinery spaces. The applicant should possess, at minimum, a Certificate of Competency according to STCW 95 Section A-III/2, as well as STCW Crowd Management Training in A-V/2-1 and Crisis Management and Human Behavior Training in A-V/2-3.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/1/2012 | Department: Hospital Ancillary Services
Available: September 2013 – onward
Length of Position: Six month minimum commitment
The Bio Medical Technician oversees the maintenance and management of medical devices, and arranges for scheduled maintenance and calibration of equipment. He/she will also perform preventative maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The applicant should possess an HNC/D level in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Since the Bio Medical Technician works without supervision, five years of work in the Biomedical field at senior level is required.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: OR/Surgery
Available: 15 September – 12 October 2013, 1 December – 21 December 2013, 29 December 2013 – 11 January 2014
Length of Position: Two week minimum commitment
Perform ophthalmic surgery, consult on care of pre-operative and post-operative patients, and assist with screening as needed. Experienced surgeons may also provide training for national & international eye surgeons in MSICS (Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery). The applicant should be able to perform MSICS and remove pterygium or other ophthalmic sub-specialty (Mercy Ships does not provide retinal or glaucoma surgery). The candidate should possess a D.O., M.D., FICS. ; be a trained surgeon who has completed sub-specialty training in ophthalmology; have an active licensure/registration within home nation; and have been in practice within the previous six months.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: OR/Surgery
Available: 15 September – 5 October 2013 and 1 December – 21 December 2013
Length of Position: Two week minimum commitment
The General Surgeon provides surgical intervention to treat congenital, developmental, or degenerative conditions, as well as reconstruction of damage due to injury or infection. In addition, he/she will manage post-operative care of surgical complications and prioritize patient selection. The surgical procedures performed most frequently are inguinal herniorrhaphies for large hernias and thyroidectomies. The applicant must have an active licensure/registration within home nation, completed specialty training program, and been active in practice within the previous six months.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/10/2013 | Department: OR/Surgery
Available: 29 September – 21 December, 29 December 2013 – 11 January 2014, and 2 March – 5 April, and 18 May – 7 June 2014
Length of Position: Two-week minimum commitment
Anaesthetic Assistant assists anaesthesia staff in providing anaesthetic care. Maintain inventory of anaesthetic related materials. Maintain anaesthetic equipment in conjunction with Biomedical Technician. Reorders anaesthetic supplies to keep the OR sufficiently stocked. The position is filled by a Registered Nurse with relevant anaesthetic assistant experience, Anaesthetic Technician, Registered Operating Department Practitioner or equivalent anaesthetic assistant qualification. Minimum of 2 years experience is required.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: OR/Surgery
Available: 8 – 21 December 2013, 9 February – 7 June 2014
Length of Position: Two-week minimum commitment; preference given to those with longer commitment
The PACU Nurse provides total patient care for inpatient surgical patients. Specialties include maxillofacial, plastic reconstructive, ophthalmic, and orthopedic surgery. Applicant is required to have current active registered nursing license in home country with a minimum of two-years experience following licensure. Recent experience in an acute surgical setting is preferred.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 6/4/2010 | Department: Technical
Available: Immediately
Length of Position: Four-week minimum commitment
The carpenter is responsible for general repairs of the vessel’s accommodation, including carpentry, flooring, and furnishings work, as well as assisting in the mooring of the ship. The carpenter will also maintain the carpentry shop and associated equipment, in addition to carrying out nighttime duties of fire watch and cleaning of the accommodation/galley. He/she will also assist other departments where and when required in a spirit of cooperation. The carpenter should prepare to be trained in firefighting, lifeboat manning, and emergency procedures. Protective clothing should be worn at all times.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: IS
Available: Now
Length of Position: Twelve-month minimum commitment
The Business Analyst’s role is to plan, design, develop, and launch business applications in support of Mercy Ships standard operating objectives and business processes. This includes gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements. This individual is also responsible for generating and compiling reports based on the findings, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to system issues. Additionally, the Business Analyst is to deliver application user training on the business applications to ensure that they are used efficiently and effectively.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 1/14/2013 | Department: IS
Available: Now
Length of Position: 2 year minimum commitment required
The IS Manager is responsible for the relationship between Information Services and staff at any Mercy Ships operating location. This role is responsible for directing, planning and managing the delivery of an IS Help Desk and the provision computer workstations at the location.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 11/29/2012 | Department: Off-Ship Programs
Available: Immediately
Length of Position: Two year minimum commitment required
Position responsible to mobilize individuals into developing their own solutions that meet the nutritional needs of their families in the areas of Agriculture food crops and their role in health promotion and disease prevention. Because of housing and cultural limitations, we prefer male applicants only at this time.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 11/30/2012 | Department: Technical
Available: Immediately
Length of Position: 4 week minimum commitment
The Plumber is responsible to carry out repair and maintenance on various plumbing systems. recognized plumbing certificate or relevant experience. Completion of Basic Safety Training in accordance with IMO STCW as amended.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: OR/Surgery
Available: 6 October – 26 October 2013, 24 November – 21 December 2013, 29 December 2013 – 8 February 2014, 23 February – 7 June 2014
Length of Position: Two week minimum commitment and longer term commitments
Operating Room Nurse cares for assigned surgical patients from check-in at the operating room entrance until discharge to the recovery room, assisting the surgeon and surgical team by circulating or scrubbing, and maintaining accurate documentation. This is an on-ship position and requires participation in an on-call schedule. Applicant must have a current Operating Room Nurse/Nurse Practitioner license in home country; be able to both scrub and circulate; be fluent in English; have knowledge of O.R. procedures, standards and equipment; and have a minimum of two years OR Nurse experience.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Staff Development
Available: Now
Length of Position: 2 Years
The Staff Development Training Facilitator is responsible for the design, planning, coordination and implementation of appropriate training programs and communication, software training (Windows and Mercy Ships-specific applications), Navigator training, and language acquisition (primarily French and English).
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Stewards
Available: June 2013
Length of Position: Eight week minimum commitment
Maintain the cleanliness of public areas assigned by the Head Housekeeper.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Stewards
Available: June 2013
Length of Position: Eight week minimum commitment
Assist the Galley Team Leader with the preparation and clean up of all shipboard meals.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Stewards
Available: June 2013
Length of Position: Eight week minimum commitment
Assist the Dining Room Team Leader in ensuring meals are served in a timely manner and the Dining Room is orderly and clean.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 02/19/2013 | Department: Hospital Ancillary Services
Available: 15 June 2013
Length of Position: 10 Months or one full Field Service, preference given to longer commitments
The Registered Clinical Dietitian will coordinate the hospital patients’ dietary needs and resources in order to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for patient care and will liaise with the Galley Management staff regarding patient food preparation to ensure that meals served are nutritious, appetizing, culturally appropriate, and within the Hospital’s budget. Provide nutrition counseling, collaborating in an inter-disciplinary team setting with nurses, doctors and other allied health professionals. Coordinate clinical care for pediatric patients on the Infant Feeding Program throughout course of care with Mercy Ships.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/17/2013 | Department: Hospital Ancillary Services
Available: January 2014 – onward
Length of position: Long-term – 2+ Years
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the following: Maintaining up-to-date inventory and usage reports of healthcare supplies, fulfilling and distributing supply requests for each Hospital area in a timely manner, identifying, sorting and distributing items suitable for donation in host nations, maintaining an accurate inventory for customs purposes, Liaising with Deck department to coordinate movement of Hospital supplies in a timely and efficient manner, Liaising with Procurement to ensure adequate stock levels and rotation, identifying potential inventory shortfall with sufficient lead time to minimize shipping costs, continuing to improve the storage situation in Supply and containers, maximizing use of space, and clearly communicating with the Procurement offices to ensure adequate stock levels and proper stock rotations for the Hospital departments. Preferred: Knowledge of medical supplies and terminology, previous experience with supply management, and supervisory experience
Required: Strong organizational & administrative skills, good verbal and written communication skills, Familiarity with use of a computer, spreadsheets, databases, and email, capability of performing daily activities including lifting up to 35 pounds (16kg) on your own and the ability to work in a hot environment.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Rehab Team
Available: 21 July – 30 November 2013
Length of Position: Minimum commitment 3 months, (4 week commitment possible if applicant has exceptional skills)
To provide a specialist rehabilitation service for post-operative plastic surgery patients (children & adults) following burns contracture release and correction of congenital deformities. To work closely with both the Plastic Surgeon and Plastics Dressings Nurse to optimize the patient’s outcome of surgery. This will involve pre-operative and post-operative assessment of patients, to include both objective and functional hand assessment, treatment planning and functional rehabilitation. The position will be based both on the ward and in an out-patient setting.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.
- Registered & Licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical therapist with a minimum of two years experience and at least one year recent working with complex hand trauma and static splinting. Burns and pediatric experience a great advantage.
- Evidence of post-qualification experience/ certification in hand therapy
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Other Professional
Available: July 2014
Length of Position: Three month minimum commitment
The IT Support Specialist uses his/her strong customer service skills to provide first line help desk support to Mercy Ships crew, assisting with hardware and software incidents and problems via phone, email, or tickets. Candidates should have experience in using and troubleshooting Microsoft Office applications and an understanding of PC hardware setup and configuration.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/20/2010 | Department: Other Professional
Available: June 2014
Length of Position: Two-year minimum commitment
The Academy Elementary teachers instruct pre-school through sixth grade students in courses specifically outlined by the principal. Applicants should possess a university degree in education or have equivalent training.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/18/2010 | Department: Technical
Available: Immediately
Length of Position: TBD
The Able Seaman will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the hull and superstructure, assisting in loading, stowage/securing and unloading of cargo and ship’s vehicles, standing navigational watch on the bridge at sea or at anchor, standing gangway/security watch, and conducting fire/security patrols. The applicant should possess a certificate of competency according to STCW 95 Section A-II/4 for Deck Rating and a practical and theoretical knowledge with regard to use of hand tools and portable power tools.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 6/4/2010 | Department: Technical
Available: Immediately
Length of Position: Four-week minimum commitment
The Deck Rating is responsible to the Chief Officer through the Bosun and Assistant Bosun for general duties and also responsible to the Officer of the Watch/Day, during periods on bridge/gangway watch or on fire/security patrol. The applicant must possess a certificate of competency according to STCW 95 Section A-II/4 is required. The Deck Rating should also have practical and theoretical knowledge with regard to use of hand tools and portable power tools.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 01/23/2013 | Department: Stewards
Available: December 2013
Length of Position: Eight week minimum commitment
Position responsible for cleaning and preparing guest cabins, welcoming new crew, helping with set-up for functions on board as well as assistance with embarkations.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/17/2013 | Department: Dental Team
Available: 20 October 2013 – onward
Length of Position: Two-week minimum commitment; preference given to longer commitments
The dental assistant works chair side with the dentist to provide dental care at a land-based location near port. This is an off-ship position that requires the ability to work in hot and dusty environments. Minimum of one-year experience as a dental assistant or in the dental field required.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/17/2013 | Department: Ward
Available: 8 December 2013 – onward
Length of Position: Two month minimum commitment; preference given to longer commitments
Working on rotating shifts, the Paediatric Ward Nurse provides total patient care for inpatient surgical patients. Specialties include maxillofacial, plastic reconstructive, ophthalmic, and orthopedic surgery. Applicants should be trained as a paediatric nurse with a minimum of two years experience working with paediatric patients and have an active registered nursing license in home country. Recent experience in an acute surgical setting preferred.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 11/29/2012 | Department: Hospital Ancillary Services
Available: 17 November 2013 – onward
Length of Position: Two month minimum commitment; preference given to longer commitments
Working on rotating shifts, the Paediatric ICU Nurse provides total patient care for inpatient surgical patients. Specialties include maxillofacial, plastic reconstructive, ophthalmic, and orthopedic surgery. The applicant must have a registered nursing license with a minimum of two-years of NICU/PICU training, as well as experience taking care of critically ill children. Recent experience in an acute surgical setting preferred.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/20/2013 | Department: Eye Team
Available: 29 December 2013 – 31 May 2014
Length of Position: Two months minimum
Role may vary depending upon needs and schedule, but includes providing consistency of care and participating as part of the Ophthalmic Field Team and is responsible for screening surgical candidates, assessing post-operative patients, and treating minor ophthalmic eye problems. At off-ship eye clinic, pre-operative assessment of ophthalmic patients, education of ophthalmic patients and post-surgical follow-up are provided by this role. This team works in community-based clinics. This position is filled by a licensed Optometrist (Therapeutics Certified) or Ophthalmologist, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Nurse. If optometry license is other than U.S., then individual must be certified to treat ophthalmic pathology. Certification must be equivalent to U.S. certification.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/17/2013 | Department: Ward
Available: 2 March 2014 – onward
Length of Position: Two-month minimum commitment; preference given to longer commitments
Working rotating shifts, the Adult Ward Nurse provides holistic patient care for inpatient surgical patients, functioning within the clinical standards set by Mercy Ships. Specialties include maxillofacial, plastic reconstructive, vesico-vaginal fistula repair, general, & orthopedic surgery. Experience in one of the above surgical specialties preferred. Surgical experience is essential and recent experience is required. A current active Registered Nursing License in home country is required with a minimum two-year’s experience following licensure.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 04/30/2013 | Department: Academy
Available: June 2014
Length of Position: Two year minimum commitment
The Academy Science Specialist develops and maintains an age-appropriate environment, instructs, and evaluates Junior High and High School students in the Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and foundational science concepts while providing proper communication with parents and school administration.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 4/1/2013 | Department: Technical
Available: Now
Length of Position: Minimum of 12 months, maximum of two years
Responsible for stock control of consumables, orderliness and tidiness of the locations in the Engineering Department designated for storage of these supplies, along with supervision of non-skilled workers.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 04/22/2013 | Department: Academy
Available: July 2014
Length of Position: Two year minimum commitment
The Academy French Teacher develops and maintains an age-appropriate environment, instructs, and evaluates Preschool to High School students in written, oral, and visual experiences of the French language while providing proper communication with parents and school administration.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 5/2/2013 | Department: Technical
Available: 9 June – 25 July 2013
Length of Position: 4 weeks
Assistant Project Manager with installations of structure, fittings and equipment. Aptitude for technical skills should be evident and have a practical knowledge of use of hand tools.
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 05/17/2013 | Department: Hospital Ancillary Services
Available: 14 September 2013 – onward
Length of Position: 10 Months or one full Field Service, preference given to longer commitments
Senior Pharmacist provides management of the clinical pharmacy staff and services, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-effective use of drugs. Manages stock and distribution to individuals and work areas, and coordinates procurement needs and ensures compliance with mandatory sailing list and legal requirements. Computer skills essential- must be able to work with email and Excel spreadsheets. Licensure as a “registered pharmacist” by the regulatory agency in home country and at least 1 year of experience is required.