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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Hospital Supply Coordinator
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/12/2011 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Responsible for logistics of supply management for the Hospital on board, supervising one - two assistants. Previous experience with supply management beneficial. Supervisory experience beneficial, but not required. Successful completion of Mercy Ships entry training program(s). Long term (2 years) service required. Available June 2012.
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Bio Medical Technician
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 10/12/2011 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Oversee the maintenance and management of medical devices. Arrange for scheduled maintenance and calibration of equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and repair of medical equipment. HNC/D level in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.5 years of work in the Biomedical field would be required at senior level, due to working without technical supervision. Minimum 6 month commitment, though longer is preferred. Available now.
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Paediatric ICU Nurse
Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/3/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy
Registered Nurse with a minimum of two-years of NICU/PICU training and experience in taking care of critically ill children. 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 longer commitment. Available, February 2012 onward.
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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 February 2012 onward.
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 April 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 August 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.
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 August 2012 onward.
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 December 2012 onward.
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.
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 August 26, 2012 onward.
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 August 2012 onward.
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 February 2012 onward.
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 now-March 10, and April 15, 2012 onward.
