Senior Doctor/Pride of America

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POSITION SUMMARY

To provide medical services to all Guests and, when required, Crewmembers. The Senior Doctor shall assist the Staff Captain and Doctor in all shipboard health-related matters including outbreak prevention, and illness reporting as required by international, national and company policies.

In order to consistently exceed guest expectations and provide the highest levels of product and services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reports directly to the Staff Captain, and for medically related issues reports directly to the Medical Director.
• Serves as advisor to the Master and Staff Captain on all matters related to Medical Center services, Guest and Crewmember health matters and hygienic conditions onboard the vessel.
• Holds a Basic Safety Course Certificate and appropriate licenses and certificates as required by regulations.
• Should be present during all clinic hours. Supervises and provides competent medical care to both Guests and Crewmembers as required, keeping the Master and Staff Captain advised of all matters of consequence.
• Oversees inventory of medical supplies and monitors hospital budget. Completes external requisition forms for needed supplies and follows MXP rules for approval. Must be proficient with the MXP system. Maintains the proper inventory levels set by the company.
• The Senior Doctor, together with the rest of the medical team, is responsible for the annual budgeting of the Medical Center’s consumable supplies and medications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES

QUALIFICATIONS

• Physicians needs to have a training certification in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), which should include, at a minimum, a basic education in ultrasound (US) physics, knobology, Vascular access procedural guidance, extended focused assessment with sonography in trauma (EFAST), and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• Five (5) years minimum of post-graduate / post-registration experience in general and emergency medicine are required OR are board certified in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• One (1) year practical experience in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required.
• Five (5) years’ experience diagnosing and treating a broad range of medical conditions is required, including experience performing minor surgery such as suturing, removal of benign skin lesions, removal of foreign objects, removal of ingrown toenails, identification of and immobilizing of simple fractures.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required.
• Medical Degree from a recognized College or University is required.
• Active Medical License valid for the duration of the contract.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one year of application and valid for the duration of the contract, with renewal of Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required.
• Certification in Advanced Pediatric Cardiac Life Support within one year of application and valid for the duration of the contract, with renewal of Advanced Pediatric Cardiac Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required.
• Certification in Trauma Life Support within one year of application and valid for the duration of the contract, with renewal of Trauma Life Support certification every two years from a recognized educational institution, is required.
• Completion of a recognized Medical specialty training program is required, in at least one of the following: Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or General Surgery or equivalent in their home country is required.
• ACLS, ATLS and PALS certification required.

POA Only:

• Active, current US medical license in good standing in Country or State/Province of origin is required. 
• DEA license from the state of Hawaii is required.

ATTRIBUTES  

• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene
• Respect for all co-workers and guests
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• Able to work 7 days a week
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

NCL America :

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires all crew members employed with NCL America aboard the Pride of America to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). In order to qualify for a MMC, applicants must demonstrate specific physical abilities necessary to perform shipboard duties per USCG guidelines (COMPDTPUB 16700.4 NVIC 04-8).

Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 160/100.

NCLH International Flag:

In addition to the above, NCLH requires the following for all crew members for all international flagged ships:

Shall have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35.0 or less. Blood Pressure as per USCG a maximum 140/90.

The verifying medical practitioner doubts the applicant’s ability to successfully perform any of the following functions, a suitable practical demonstration is required for those functions. The verifying medical practitioner, in consultation with any other qualified practitioners he/she deems appropriate, determines whether a practical demonstration is necessary, and whether the applicant is physically competent or not physically competent.

General Movement:

• Is able to maintain a sense of balance without disturbance while walking and standing.
• Is able to climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways.
• Is able to step over a door sill or coming up to 24 inches in height.
• Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24 inches by 24 inches.
• Is able to open and close watertight doors that weigh up to 55 pounds. Must be able to move hands/arms in vertical and horizontal directions, rotate wrists and reach above shoulder height to turn handles.
• Is able to repeatedly lift at least a 55 pound load off the ground, and to carry, push or pull the same load over a long distance (minimum of 150 feet) and up/down multiple staircases over a four hour period.
• Is able to pull an un-charged 1.5 inch diameter, 50’ fire hose with nozzle to full extension, and to lift a charged 1.5 inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position.
• Is physically able to put on a Personal Flotation Devise (PFD) without assistance from another individual.
• Is capable of normal conversation in English.
• Is able to intermittently stand on feet for up to four hours with minimal rest periods.
• Must have no physical limitations that would hinder or prevent the performance of duties.
• Must have no limitation of motion.

Senses:

• Is able to react to visual alarms and instructions.
• Is able to react to audible alarms and instructions.

Vision:

• Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision.
• Distance vision and close vision must be in accordance to ILO: Vision required for ship’s navigation (e.g., chart and nautical publication reference, use of bridge instrumentation and equipment, and identification of aids to navigation)
• Normal Vision required to perform all necessary functions in darkness without compromise
• Color perception must be intact for Deck/Engine Watch standing officers.
• Vision required reading instruments in close proximity, to operate equipment, and to identify systems/components as Necessary.

Upper Body:

• Is able to move their shoulders, elbows & wrists (without disease, injury): bending, extending, move their arms away from the midline of the body, rotating.
• Is able to grasp and manipulate common tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers and pliers.
• Is able to crouch, kneel and crawl.
• Is able to distinguish differences in texture and temperature by feel.
• Is able to elevate their shoulder joint forward and move his arms away from the midline of the body
• Is able to flex their elbow joint and extend his arm completely.
• Is able to move their wrist completely and able to sustain weights of 55 pounds.
• Is able to move their hand up and down 45 degrees / completely.
• Is able to clench fist, pick up a pin, grasp an object or touch tips of at least 3 fingers with thumb.
• Has distal phalanx of either thumb, distal and middle phalanx of an index, middle, or ring finger of either hand, irrespective of the absence or loss of little finger.
• Do not have Scars and deformities of the fingers or hand that are symptomatic or that impair normal function to such a degree as to interfere with the satisfactory performance of sea duty
• Must not have intrinsic paralysis or weakness, including nerve palsy sufficient to produce physical findings in the hand such as muscle atrophy or weakness.

Lower Body:

• Is able to move their hips, knees & ankles (without disease, injury): bending, extending, move their legs away from the midline of the body, rotating.
• Must not have Plantar fasciitis.
• Must not have loose or foreign bodies within the knee joint.
• Must not have physical findings of an unstable or internally deranged joint.
• Must not have history of uncorrected anterior or posterior cruciate ligament injury.
• Must not have surgical correction of any knee ligaments if symptomatic or unstable.
• Must not have history of congenital dislocation of the hip, osteochondritis of the hip (Legg-Perthes disease), or slipped femoral epiphysis of the hip.
• Must not have hip dislocation within 2 years before joining the ship.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to meet the above physical and health requirements. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to meet the above physical and health requirements.

This is a minimal description of duties. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as business or maritime law dictates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.