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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.