Positions

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Paediatric Ward Nurse

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy

Looking for nurses trained as a pediatric nurse with a minimum of two years experience working with pediatric patients. Current active Registered Nursing License in home country. Recent experience in an acute surgical setting preferred. Provide total patient care for inpatient surgical patients, working rotating shifts. Specialties include maxillofacial, plastic reconstructive, ophthalmic & orthopedic surgery. Minimum two-month commitment required; preference given to those available for a longer commitment. Available January 2012 onwards

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Chief Engineer

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 6/25/2010 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy

Head of the engineering department and is responsible to the master for administration, supervision, and safe and economical operation of the department. Preferred minimum commitment of 3 months. Available March 2012.

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PACU Nurse

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 6/21/2010 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Provide total patient care for inpatient surgical patients. Specialties include maxillofacial, plastic reconstructive, ophthalmic & orthopaedic surgery. Minimum 2 week commitment required; preference given to those available for a longer commitment. Applicant is required to have Current active Registered Nursing License in home country; minimum two-years experience following licensure; and recent experience in an acute surgical setting preferred. Available February 05 – March 31, April 29 – June 09, and then also September 2, 2012 and onwards.

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Anaesthetic Assistant

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 6/21/2010 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Position open to Anaesthetic Nurse, Tech, or Operating Department Practitioner. 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. Minimum 2 week commitment. March 4 – March 24 and April 8 – April 21, 2012 and also August 30, 2012 onward.

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HVACR Engineers

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 2/16/2010 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy

AMaintains all refrigeration and air conditioning equipment on board. Appropriate training and experience in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Certificate of Competency according to STCW 95 Section A-III/1 preferred but not required. Preferred minimum commitment of 4 weeks. Available beginning December 2011.

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Fourth Engineer

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 12/7/2009 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy

To act as Senior Watchkeeping officer or Duty Engineer as per schedule as well as being involved in regular engine room maintenance. Requires the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. One must also effectively communicate with subordinates and senior management in clear English and hold at least Certificate of Competency according to STCW 95 Section A-III/1. Preferred minimum commitment of 4 weeks. Available beginning March 2012.

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Anaesthetic Assistant Nurse Team Leader

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 12/6/2009 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Anaesthetic Nurse Team Leader coordinates technical support for all anaesthetic related areas within the Hospital, including the OR, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit recovery room, intensive care unit, and radiology. Assist anaesthesia staff in providing anaesthetic care. Maintain inventory of anaesthetic related materials. Maintain anaesthetic equipment in conjunction with biomedical technician. Long term commitment (2 years) preferred, but will consider January 15 - June 9, 2012 for the Togo field service. Open to Operating Department Practitioners, Anaesthetic Assistants, or Anaesthetic Nurses/Technicians. Current nursing/operating room technician license in home country is required. Available now - June 02, 2012. Position is also open starting on June 09, 2012.

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Second Engineer

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 12/6/2009 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy

In charge of Engineering Department and responsible to the Chief Engineer for the daily operation of the machinery spaces. At least Certificate of Competency according to STCW 95 Section A-III/2 is required. Preferred minimum commitment of 4 weeks. Available beginning January 2012.

Marketing Administrator

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 1/16/2012 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy

Provides support for the AFM Marketing Manager by coordinating project details within the AFM Marketing Department. Available in June 2012 with a minimum commitment of 6 months, however; a 12-month commitment is preferred.

Physical Therapist

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 1/12/2012 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

Provide high quality rehabilitation services for pre- & post-operative surgical patients and crew. Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, and promote and maintain health. This position is based on dockside and/or community. Three month minimum time commitment. Registered Physical Therapist with at least two years of experience. Experience with surgical patients preferred, including burn reconstruction, as well as experience in musculoskeletal outpatients. Available August 26, 2012.

Plumber

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 11/8/2011 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy

Carry out repair and maintenance on various plumbing systems. A recognized plumbing certificate or relevant experience. Completion of Basic Safety Training in accordance with IMO STCW as amended. Preferred minimum commitment of 4 weeks. Available beginning March 2012.

Photographer

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 11/4/2011 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy

Uses artistic knowledge & professional skills to take captivating photos to communicate the activities and mission of Mercy Ships. Asking for 6 months minimum commitment beginning in August 2012.

Hospital Supply Assistant

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/12/2011 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy

Assist the Hospital Supply Coordinator to provide each work area within Hospital with the consumable supplies required to function efficiently. Previous experience with supply management beneficial. One position requires long - term (2 years) commitment. Short term positions: minimum 3 months commitment. Available – July 2012 onward.

Senior Radiological Technologist

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/12/2011 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy

Responsible for all activities of the radiology department including the providing radiological services to inpatients, outpatients and crew on a routine and emergency basis. Current license in home nation as a radiographer. Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified technologist, including at least 1 year experience with CT. Minimum 3 month commitment required. Available December 9, 2012 onward.

Palliative Care Nurse

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/12/2011 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy

Need a current active Registered Nursing License in home country. Experience in Palliative Care preferred or experience in similar field of nursing. Minimum commitment is 10 months, available September 2012 onward.

Admissions Nurse

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/12/2011 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy

Need a current active Registered Nursing License in home country. Minimum two-years experience following licensure. Oversees the admissions process for those patients requiring an inpatient stay, making sure records and testing are complete, alerting relevant staff to potential health issues, and orienting the patient and family member to the hospital. Minimum commitment 2 months. Available August 2012 onward.

Orthopaedic Care Coordinator

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/12/2011 | Department: Patient Care Services, Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

Direct Care for the Orthopedic patient population throughout the course of care with Mercy Ships. Long-term commitment required (2 years). Next opening is June 09, 2012 and onwards. Position filled by Physicians Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with minimum two years experience on an orthopedic surgical ward.

Ophthalmic Technician I-Ship

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/18/2011 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

Role may vary depending upon needs and schedule, but includes pre-operative assessment of ophthalmic patients, education of ophthalmic patients, and post-surgical follow-up. 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. Minimum commitment is 1 month as long as minimum education & experience requirements are met. 2 Months preferred. Available March 4 – April 28 and August 26, 2012 and onwards.

Eye Team Operations Assistant

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/18/2011 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

Provides support in the form of medical review, scheduling, and data entry of the eye patients that have been accepted to surgery. Applicant needs to be licensed RN/LPN, or paramedic/EMT familiar and comfortable with doing basic physical assessment. Strong organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Access Database. Ability to work with a translator. Available June 09, 2012 and one year commitment required.

Operating Room Supervisor

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/16/2011 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Responsible for the functional aspects of Operating Room activities and nursing services. Works in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer to maintain excellence in clinical practice.Current RN license in home country is required. Must have 5 years previous OR supervisory experience. Minimum 10 years operating room nursing experience with the ability to both scrub and circulate in multiple specialties, preferable PACU and anaesthetic assistant experience. Position is open starting on January 2013 onward. Minimum two-year commitment preferred.