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Public Health Officer

Department : Medical

Employment Type : Fixed Term Contract

Location : Global

Description

We are hiring Public Health Officers to join Carnival's fleet of North American brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line.

All Officers onboard provide a high level of customer service, maintaining a professional, dignified, friendly, assertive, and polite demeanor at all times towards guests and fellow crew members, and demonstrating performance consistent with the organization's Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan.

Successful candidates will be assigned to work four-month contracts onboard our fleet of cruise ships operating worldwide, with two-month intermissions .

Public Health Officer Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• The Public Health Officer is responsible for ensuring the implementation and compliance of shipboard prevention and control activities at all response levels, including for Acute Respiratory Illness, Acute Gastroenteritis, and other communicable diseases. They participate as a key member of the shipboard Outbreak Management Team (OMT) and coordinate the implementation and compliance with OMT decisions.
• The Public Health Officer oversees the correct storage, par levels, condition, and use of infection control related PPE, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and other supplies and related equipment. They also assist with investigating illness cases and contact tracing to identify exposure and transmission risks to individuals, areas, or events.
• The Public Health Officer coordinates drills on the company's Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP) to ensure all crew are adequately trained, equipped, and prepared to effectively respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases. They provide regular reports to shipboard and shoreside leadership outlining illness status and operational preparedness and response during elevated illness response levels.
• The Public Health Officer also oversees facilities and equipment cleanliness and maintenance issues to ensure compliance with applicable public health standards. They work with the Technical and Deck Departments onboard to identify and prioritize relevant repair and maintenance activities and refit planning.
• The Public Health Officer also reviews food safety management, Potable Water, Recreational Water Facilities, and air handling systems and records to ensure compliance with public health standards. They communicate effectively with both shipboard and shoreside management to facilitate the correct interpretation and application of public health policies and procedures.
• The Public Health Officer oversees the Integrated Pest Management program, implements, and maintains pest control activities, and assists external or third-party pest control applicators during routine and emergency applications.

Guest and Crew Experience

Professional Responsibilities

Leadership Responsibilities

Public Health and Infection Prevention and Control Responsibilities

Financial Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

Corporate Culture

Application requirements

Successful candidates must hold the following :

Benefits

Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the team, you'll enjoy :

Join us and become part of a global team that's passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences-both for our guests and for one another.