To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Applicant Medical Evaluations

• Provide guidance and support to Medical Review Facilitator; insuring we are screening our volunteer applicants for service according to our standards
• Responsible for approving any waivers of medical guidelines for service or exceptions involving medical requirements for incoming crew
• Work with the Medical Review Facilitator to write up and approve medical contracts for applicants
• Responsible for approving medical contracts for crew
• Responsible to track medical contracts and ensure conditions are followed up and documented
• Provide routine quality audits for both the Medical Review Facilitator and Crew Clinics procedures
• Keep up to date with global health trends that may affect crew and make recommendations to the ICMO as needed.
  

Crew Clinic Support

• Responsible for approving medical contracts for crew
• Responsible to track medical contracts and ensure conditions are followed up and documented
• Provide support and clinical guidance to Crew Clinics and Crew Physician as needed
• Assist with difficult cases involving crew by providing external consult and or research

Other

• Provide on board coverage in case of Crew Physician PTO or shortage
• Maintain current knowledge of Mercy Ships & Global Medical policies and procedures in regards to health and medical requirements.
• Follow up on all email and phone inquiries
• Other duties as assigned

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

INTERPERSONAL

• • Enthusiastic and relational approach to work with volunteers, colleagues, and subordinates within the structure of Mercy Ships
  • Must be a team player and willing to collaborate with others.
  • Ability to embrace, promote, and participate in a well-functioning, productive, and professional team

TECHNICAL

• • Strong computer skills required with high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Capacity to learn custom systems and applications.

COMMUNICATION

• • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PERSONAL/LEADERSHIP

• • Must possess strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Must be self-motivated and thorough.
  • Ability to think critically, plan ahead, forecast changes, needs, issues, etc. and address them.
  • Understanding and application of servant leadership.
  • Work with integrity and demonstrate accountability.
  • Support organization’s mission and vision; adhere to Mercy Ships’ Code of Conduct.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.

• M.D. or D.O. with current unrestricted license or recognized medical qualification in country of origin

• 2 years post-graduate clinical experience required with specialization in General Practice, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (Emergency Medicine physicians may be considered based on experience and practice pattern).

• Mercy Ships experience preferred.

• Successful completion of Basic Training in accordance with STCW A-VI/1-1 to 1-4 as required per Maritime Law.

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training may be required.