Positions

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Crew Physician

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 4/6/2010 | Department: Patient Care Services, Africa Mercy

Available January 2011. Crew Physician coordinates and provides routine, general medical care for the crew of the ship, consults on care of surgical inpatients and referrals, and coordinates emergency medical response team. Looking for a M.D. or D.O. with current license and 2 years experience is required. Minimum commitment of 6 months, long term (2 years) commitment is preferred.

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Mechanic/Fitter

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 1/14/2010 | Department: Technical, Africa Mercy

Carry out machinery maintenance and repairs as directed. Completion of Basic Safety Training in accordance with IMO STCW and minimum commitment 4 weeks required. Previous experience in mechanical servicing/fitting of plant or machinery or relevant qualifications and skills in trade, heavy engineering sector preferred. Available NOW.

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Anaesthesia Supervisor

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

Must have working skills in Paeds, ICU and difficult airways. The Supervisor is responsible for the Anaesthesia Team and this includes assigning cases, monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the team members. Long Term commitment (two years) preferred, but could consider one year. This position is available starting in January 2011. The applicant must be a Consultant or Board Certified Anaesthesiologist.

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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. Position available starting in January 2011. Long term comment (2 years) preferred, but will consider 10 months. Open to Operating Department Practitioners, Anaesthetic Assistants, or Anaesthetic Nurses/Technicians. Current nursing/operating room technician license in home country is required.

Pediatric ICU Nurse

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/3/2010 | Department:

Available February 27 - November 2011. Looking for nurses 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.

General Surgeon

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/1/2010 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Provide surgical intervention to treat congenital, developmental, or degenerative conditions as well as reconstruction of damage due to injury or infection; 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 openings are from March 20 - May 7, 2011 and August 7 - November 19, 2011. 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.

Peri-Operative Ophthalmic Team Coordinator

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/1/2010 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

This opportunity is available February 27 - November 26, 2011. Coordinate the daily operations of the peri-operative ophthalmic team. Responsible for preparation of patients for surgery. This is done by promoting efficient patient flow while providing high quality patient care. Assure proper patient preparation for surgery including consent form, eye drops, and emotional support. Two year commitment preferred, but will consider one year. Previous leadership experience is required. Ophthalmic experience beneficial, but not required.

Operations & Materials Coordinator - Field Team

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 9/1/2010 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

The opportunity is available February 27 - November 26, 2011. This member of the Ophthalmic Team will provide day to day logistical support for the team, including materials and data management. One year commitment preferred. Familiarity with quality management processes; strong analytical skills including data entry; strong skills in written and oral communication (English) as well as basic computer literacy, including excel spreadsheet; and ability to drive standard gear shift vehicle and have a clean driving license are required. College or technical school graduate interest and experience within healthcare management is preferred.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/31/2010 | Department: OR/Surgery, Africa Mercy

Provide surgical intervention to treat congenital, developmental, or degenerative conditions as well as reconstruction of damage due to injury or infection, manage post-operative care of surgical complications; and prioritize patient selection. Cases to expect are club feet and angular deformities of the lower extremities (tibial and femoral varus and valgus). The opening is from April 24 - May 14. (Please note that the ORs will be closed on Monday, April 25 as part of the Easter holiday). Preference will be given to a surgeon applying or all three weeks over an application for two weeks. The applicant must be a pediatric orthopaedic specialist, have an active licensure/registration within home nation; completed specialty training program; active in practice within the previous six months.

Writer

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/26/2010 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy

This opportunity is available starting January 2011. Minimum commitment of 3 months is preferred. The writer is responsible for writing captivating stories to illustrate the day to day happenings of Mercy Ships to share with a global audience. Please provide a writing sample with your application.

HR Generalist

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 8/2/2010 | Department: Other Professional, Africa Mercy

This position is in a standard office environment. Duties include serving as the liaison between IOC Placement Facilitators and the vessel/operating location from application approval onwards to arrival on board the ship and beyond. Good computer skills and attention to detail is a must. Should be able to work as a team and have an up-beat, helpful, can-do personality, ability to learn custom systems and applications, excellent communication skills required - both written and verbal. Ability to be flexible as systems are implemented to support the infrastructure of the HR process and a high school diploma are required. Position available in January 2011, one year time commitment required.

Dental Sterilizer

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

Available August 14 – November 2011. Looking for Previous Dental experience with autoclaves or in a dental clinic is beneficial, but not required. The dental sterilizer prepares dental instruments for use in the clinic. This is an off-ship position that requires ability to work in hot and dusty environment. Minimum two month commitment; one-year commitment preferred.

Dentists

Location: Africa Mercy | Posted: 7/23/2010 | Department: Dental, Rehab and Eye Teams, Africa Mercy

Available April 3 - November 2011. Looking for Dentists with active/current license in home nation. One year of experience preferred. Provide clinical dental care to clients in the host nation. This is an off-ship position that requires ability to work in hot and dusty environment. Minimum commitment 2 weeks.

Radiology Technician

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

Available February 2011. 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 commitment 3 months though long-term commitment preferred.

Hospitalist

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

Available February 2011. Looking for a licensed Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, but Physician preferred. Actively in practice within the past year. Recent hospital experience preferred. Manage medical aspects of surgical patient care before, during, and after hospitalization in coordination with Specialty Care Coordinator and Surgeons. Minimum commitment 6 months though long-term commitment preferred.

Ward Nurses

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

Available February 27 – November, 2011. 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.

ICU Nurses

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

Available February 27 - November 2011. 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.

Pediatric Ward Nurse

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

Available February 27 - November 2011. 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.

Day Volunteer Coordinator

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

Available February 2011. The Hospital Day Volunteer Coordinator is responsible organizing, managing, and assigning Hospital Day Volunteers assigned to Wards, Admissions, Post-Ops, Laundry & Housekeeping, Patient Life Program, Adopt-A-Patient, Screening and Hospital Administration. The coordinator will be an active mentor to the Hospital Day Volunteers. The Coordinator will assist the OR Supervisor with Hospital Day Volunteers administrative tasks. Long Term (2 years) commitment preferred.

Screening Coordinator

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

Available February 2011. The Screening Coordinator to oversee Screening process. Organize and run Dock side screening, Oversee Field team, Supervise status of screening Patients in HC Review Histology results incl.: scheduling Patients with positive results for an Operation Assist Specialty Care Coordinators with screening, assist OR Supervisor with scheduling patients, works part time as ward nurse when Pre-screenings are finished, oversees Screening Day Volunteers, help oversee planning for future screenings and field services Participate in Advance Teams as the HealthCare Representative when needed. Looking for Registered Nurse in home country with current registration; strong clinical experience preferred. Previous management experience preferred. Mercy Ships experience preferred. Minimum commitment: long term (2 years).