Experienced Ship Doctor Job – Luxury Cruise Ships

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Ship Doctor to join the medical team onboard our luxury cruise ships. This role requires a high level of professional expertise, adaptability, and the ability to deliver high-quality medical care in an international and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to passengers and crew, including primary care, emergency response, and critical care management.
• Perform clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care in accordance with international medical standards.
• Manage and respond effectively to medical emergencies onboard, including trauma, cardiac events, and critical incidents.
• Ensure compliance with maritime health regulations and medical protocols as per international and Italian Flag requirements.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper documentation of all cases.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals onboard and provide medical training to crew members when required.
• Support health promotion, disease prevention, and onboard public health initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Appropriate Medical Degree with valid license to practice.
• Medical specialization in Anesthesia, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or other relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ post-graduate/post-registration clinical experience.
• At least 6 months full-time experience in emergency settings such as Emergency Room, ICU, or ambulance services.
• Valid certifications: ACLS, ATLS, APLS (or equivalent).
• Strong computer literacy and ability to work with medical software systems.
• Languages: Excellent English proficiency with minimum B2 level.

Benefits

• Salary: Attractive gross monthly salary plus Bonus.
• Meals: Complimentary buffet-style meals, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, in designated crew areas
• Contract Duration: At least working for 6 months in a year, split in two contracts of 3 or 4 consecutive months.
• Accommodation: Single cabin.
• Expenses Covered: Room, board, visa and travel expenses fully covered by the company.
• STCW Certification: Course cost reimbursed by the company.

Legal & Professional Requirements 

• Official Recognition of Educational Titles (Riconoscimento Titolo) obtained from the Italian Ministry of Health.
• Enrollment in the Italian Doctors’ Professional Order (Ordine Provinciale dei Medici Chirurghi ed Odontoiatri).
• Valid enrollment as a licensed Ship’s Doctor or Deputy Ship’s Doctor.

How to apply

If you fit the profile described and are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to e-mail [email protected] or apply directly on our website:  https://jobselection.ro/trimite-cv/ or by filling out the form bellow.