Job Description

Doctor for Royal Caribbean Group

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Responsible for providing high-quality, individualized daily medical care to guests and crew through clinic services and on-call provisions in accordance with Company Policies, National/International standards, and Public Health regulations.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Captain

1. Participates in crew and passenger safety drills as instructed.
2. Complies with Company safety, pollution prevention regulations, and operating procedures.
3. Leads by example in maintaining personal and workplace Health & Safety.
4. Ensures proper use of work equipment, PPE, chemicals, and safety devices.

• Registered Doctor.
• Recent Emergency Room or Critical Care experience.
• Extensive background in Primary Care, Trauma, Internal Medicine, and Family Practice
• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Demonstrated moral integrity.
• Training in Public Health, Sanitation, and Environmental courses.
• Full knowledge of Public Health rules and regulations
• Experience with Public Health, Coast Guard, and Port State Control

• Fluent English (verbal, written, technical) – mandatory.
  • Ability to give/receive instructions clearly.
  • Effective communication with guests and crew.
• Additional languages are beneficial.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Standing, walking long distances, reaching, sitting.
• Repetitive motions: Bending, stairs, climbing ladders.
• Lifting/pushing up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime & irregular schedules.
• Work environments:
  • Noisy, high-traffic, distracting areas.
  • Medical center & office settings.

1. Caring, compassionate, and empathetic.
2. Emotionally stable.
3. Reassuring demeanor.
4. Flexible and punctual.
5. Proactive problem-solver.
6. Action-oriented.
7. Organized, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
8. Remains calm under pressure and resolves issues quickly.
9. Strong communication skills (clear, concise, effective).
10. Adheres to VMS & MLC requirements
11. Maintains a well-groomed, professional appearance.
12. Committed to high-performance standards.

• Position: Officer
• Salary & Rotation: As per contract.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversees and manages the medical department onboard.
2. Performs routine and emergency care to guests and crew. Diagnosing and treating medical conditions, disorders and diseases through the application of specialist medical skills and knowledge.
3. Undertakes guest and crew consultations and physical examinations.
4. Responsible for being knowledgeable with the operation and location of all life-saving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment.
5. Oversees the regular inventories of medical equipment and medicines, cross checking for maintenance requirements, calibration and expiring/expired medicines. Ensures that all medication is maintained on a first in first out basis and all expired medicine is removed and properly disposed of.
6. Holds twice daily clinics for guests and crew at times set forth by the Company.
7. Attends medical emergencies onboard as a first responder and takes appropriate action, instructing and guiding medical teams on use of equipment and administering first aid.
8. Must be able to perform basic life support and advanced cardiac life support.
9. Applies surgical dressings and performs other types of treatment as needed. Must have the ability to perform minor surgeries.
10. Complies with all CDC related medical procedures including data collection, definitions, records, logs, questionnaires, retention and special reports.
11. Prescribes medication following consultations to guests and crew.
12. Ensures sufficient stock of medicines is always available.
13. Refers guests and crew ashore for specialist appointments.
14. Oversees and manages the budget for the medical center.
15. Accurately maintains guest and crew medical files.
16. Shares the responsibility with the Nurse for administrative duties.
17. Provides advice to guests and crew to stay healthy.
18. Conducts training for crew familiarizations and medical teams in conjunction with the Nurse and Safety Officer.
19. Carries out hand checks on all galley crew as per schedule and according to Company policies.
20. Administer vaccinations as instructed by the Company.
21. Accurately complete accident reports.
22. Maintains records of medical charges.
23. Prepares and submits voyage end reports.
24. Prepares medical declarations and reports as required by the authorities in each port of call.
25. Carries out drug and alcohol testing under the instruction of the Staff Captain.
26. Shares ‘on call’ duties with the Nurse.
27. Keeps in a good state of repair all life saving equipment to ensure a complete state of readiness to meet any emergency requirements.
28. Keeps the Master promptly and fully informed of all medical matters of guests and crew and matters of significance or of any emergency case requiring shoreside attention.
29. Provides information and consultancy during inspections.
30. Maintains strict confidentiality at all times with medical matters.
31. Accurate completion of log books and other assigned documentation.
32. Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements. Reporting to the Master any instances where the ship is unable or fails to comply.
33. Responsible for Medical department working/rest hours and overtime. Maintaining 100% compliance with Company requirements as well as ILO/MLC.
34. The Doctor will provide orientation and guidance to the new Doctor and participate/support the orientation of new Nurses.
35. Prepares the required documents/handover at the conclusion of the contract for review by the incoming Doctor.
36. Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct with guests and crew at all times.
37. All other duties as assigned.