Public Health Officer | Cruise | Worldwide

OSM invites all international candidates to apply for this position as Public Health Officer.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Oversee shipboard compliance with public health standards in the areas of Disease Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infectious illnesses, Food Safety, Potable & Recreational Water Safety, and Integrated Pest Management through support, guidance, audits, trainings, briefings and effective communication.
• Supports the Company’s public health representative onboard the vessel in overseeing compliance with the ship’s COVID-19 response plan and reports findings to the Hotel Director onboard and Head of the Public Health Department ashore.
• Additional projects may be assigned by the shoreside Public Health Department.

Educational requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, biological sciences or closely related fields preferred.

Professional Experience

• Two years of shipboard experience or three years of full-time shoreside experience in implementing, overseeing, or auditing public health programs.

In addition to this the following experience is desirable:

• Knowledge of infection control practices and Vessel Sanitation Standards.
• VSP Certification; Infection Control Certification preferred, SHIPSAN certification, training, potable water, recreational water facility or IPM qualifications.
• Cruise industry experience strongly preferred.

Language skills

• Solid English skills verbal and written (B2)
• German language skills is positive, however not required

Professional skills

• Ability to deliver effective training.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate to culturally diverse teams.
• Effective communication with all levels of management.
• Excellent computer software skills required (Word; Excel; Power Point; Outlook etc.)
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Ability to lead with perspective in a culturally diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to influence teams in a positive and productive manner by inspiring and developing individuals and effectively managing processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced cruise ship environment, while prioritizing workloads
• Self- sufficient and able to work independently.

• Type of contract: Permanent / Temporary
• Rotation is 4:2 for permanent contract and 6:2 for temporary contract

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