Public Health Officer

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in public health, environmental health, biological sciences or closely related fields preferred.
• two years of shipboard experience or three years of full-time shoreside experience in implementing, overseeing, or auditing public health programs.

In addition, 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.

Aim

• 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 Companys public health representative onboard the vessel in overseeing compliance with the ships COVID-19 response plan and reports findings to the Hotel Director onboard and Head of the Public Health Department ashore.