Positions
The following positions are currently available for the 2011 Field Service.
For more information contact a Mercy Ships Recruiter at 903-939-7000 or email jobs@mercyships.org
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Ophthalmic Team Leader
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/4/2011 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy
The Ophthalmic Team Leader oversees the administrative aspects of the Eye Team. This role is responsible for the smooth running of both the Field & Tech Teams. In addition the Ophthalmic Team Leader supports the OR Ophthalmic Team Leader where needed for procurement or equipment concerns. Previous experience in an administrative setting is required. Long Term commitment (2 years) required. Position is available June 9, 2012.
Hand Therapist (PT or OT)
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/27/2011 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy
Provide a specialist rehabilitation service for post-operative plastic surgery patients (children & adults) following burns contracture release and correction of congenital deformities. Work closely as a team 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. Three month minimum commitment (4 weeks commitment is exceptional skills). 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 is required. Burns and paediatric experience a great advantage. Also required is evidence of post-qualification experience/ certification in hand therapy. Available August 26, 2012 and onwards.
OR Nurse General Team Leader
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 3/8/2011 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy
Coordinate daily function, supply, patient schedule and records in the General Operating Room. Minimum two-year commitment preferred. Current nursing/operating room technician license in home country is required. General Surgical Team Leader experience is preferred. Available September 17, 2012.
Public Relations Coordinator
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 1/5/2011 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy
This position's main responsibility is to help manage International media teams and Vision Trips by hosting them on board the m/v Africa Mercy which includes coordinating their trip logistics and transportation. This position is available June 2012.
Steward
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 12/3/2010 | Department: Stewards, Africa Mercy
Stewards assist in one or more of the following areas; Food Services, Crew Services, and Hospitality, performing various tasks including cleaning, serving, preparing meals, and/or preparing guest cabins. Experience in cooking and/or food service preferred. Positions available in June 2012 with a 2-month minimum commitment..
Hospital Housekeeping Coordinator
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 11/22/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Supervise day-to-day housekeeping operations of the Hospital. Provide leadership and direction to Day Volunteers. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates all Housekeeping activities in the Hospital. Liaises with ward staff to meet the goals and objectives of the Hospital department according to departmental standards. Food hygiene certificate preferred. Experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor or Housekeeper with knowledge of clinical environmental standards preferred. Previous experience of Hospital environmental standards and accreditation or equivalent preferred. Minimum commitment is 10 months. Available September 2012 onward.
Elementary School Teachers
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/20/2010 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy
The Academy Elementary Teachers instruct Pre-School thru 6th grade students in courses specifically outlined by the Principal. It is desired for these individual to possess a University degree in Education or have equivalent training. Positions available June 2013 and require a minimum commitment of 2 years.
High School Teachers
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/20/2010 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy
The Academy High School Teachers instructs 9th-12th grade students in courses specifically outlined by the Principal. It is desired for this individual to possess a University degree in Education or have equivalent training. Positions including PE, Math, Science, and Social Studies available in June 2012. These positions require a minimum commitment of 2 years.
Able Seaman
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/18/2010 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy
Individual 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. Candidate 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. Now available in January 2012.
Receptionist
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/18/2010 | Department: Technical, Other Professional, Africa Mercy
Responsible for assisting crew members, passengers and guests with embarkation and disembarkation details, accurate communication of ship's daily business and routing incoming calls for crew members. This job also includes working under stress and pressure, as may be occasioned by emergency or high volume business circumstances. Responsible for assisting crew members, passengers and guests with embarkation and disembarkation details. Accurate communication of ship's daily business and routing incoming calls for crew members are amongst the job responsibilities. This job also includes working under stress and pressure, as may be occasioned by emergency or high volume business circumstances. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Competency with computer applications and aptitude for learning new applications as required. Completion of Basic Safety Training and Crowd Control in accordance with IMO STCW as amended. Full, clean driving license preferred. Will also be expected to drive as part of departmental responsibilities. Preferred minimum commitment of 6 months. Available beginning March 2012.
Outpatient Nurse
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/7/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Looking for current/active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with active license in home country. Minimum 2 years experience following licensure. Provides routine post-operative wound care and follow-up for outpatients following discharge from the surgical ward. Wound care experience preferred. Minimum 3 months commitment, preference given to those available for longer commitment. Available April 2012 onwards.
Ophthalmic Nurse: Day of Surgery
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/14/2010 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy
Role may vary depending upon needs and schedule, but includes pre-operative assessment of ophthalmic patients, day of surgery care and education of ophthalmic patients, and post-surgical follow-up. Registered Nurse with active licensure; 1 year experience preferred. Recent clinical experience, ophthalmic nursing experience preferred. Minimum two week commitment required; preference given to individuals making a commitment of two months or longer. Available September 9, 2012 and onwards.
Medical Lab Technologist
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/14/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Responsible for independently applying advanced technical skills and knowledge in the analysis of clinical specimens and provision of data used for diagnosis and treatment of patients. Minimum 2 months commitment, though longer preferred. U.S. Applicants: Bachelor of Science and certification as Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the National Certification Agency (NCA). Other Applicants: equivalent medical laboratory diploma/certification/registration from national source.One-year experience in medical laboratory after diploma/certification/registration is required. Available November 25, 2012 onward.
Dental Assistant
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy
The dental assistant works chair side with the dentist to provide dental care at a land-based location near the port. This is an off-ship position that requires ability to work in hot and dusty environments. Minimum 1-year experience as a dental assistant or in the dental field. Minimum 2 week commitment, though longer preferred. Available February 12 - March 3 and September 2012 onward.
Radiological Technologist
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Looking for Current license in home nation in radiography. Minimum of one year experience as qualified technologist, able to operate Digital CR, able to operate CT scanner. Provide diagnostic radiology services to inpatients, outpatients, and ship crew on a routine and emergency basis. minimum time commitment to 4 weeks but longer is preferred and avail dates to September 1, 2012 onwards
Hospital Physician
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Manage medical aspects of surgical patient care before, during, and after hospitalization in coordination with Specialty Care Coordinator and Surgeons. May be filled by a licensed Physician. Actively in practice within the past year, recent hospital experience preferred. Minimum time commitment 6 months though longer is preferred. Available September 2012 onwards
Ward Nurse
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Looking for Current active Registered Nursing License in home country. Minimum two-years experience following licensure. 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
Adult ICU Nurse
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Looking for Current active Registered Nursing License in home country. Minimum two-years experience following licensure. Recent experience in an acute surgical setting preferred. Provide total patient care for critically ill 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
Sales Staff
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/20/2010 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy
Our sales staff on board assist in serving in the Ship Shop, Gift Shop, Café & Snack Bar. This position requires some heavy lifting up and down stairs on a daily basis and this individual must be comfortable working with money and possess good communication skills. Available June 2012, 3 month minimum commitment required.
Anaesthesiologist/Consultant
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 6/21/2010 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy
Provide anesthetic care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures as well as manage patients in Intensive Care Unit. Must have working skills with Paeds, ICU & difficult airways. Will be the physician -in-charge of the Recovery Room and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Minimum 2 week commitment. The applicant must be a Consultant or Board Certified Anaesthesiologist. Openings April 7 – April 20 and May 19 – June 1, 2013.
