Doctor - Cruise Ship

Navis Consulting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Navis Consulting seeks a physician to provide medical care to guests and crew aboard a vessel. The role includes emergency treatment, routine healthcare, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine, while supporting shipboard health programs and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include handling emergencies, preventive care, outbreak prevention, and accurate medical recordkeeping, with reporting to port authorities as required.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Active medical license in good standing.
• Specialty training in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or General Surgery.
• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum 1 year of ACLS experience.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Preferred: Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, or Pulmonology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care for emergencies.
• Provide routine and preventive healthcare for crew.
• Assist with outbreak prevention and public health reporting.
• Maintain medical records and report cases to port and health authorities.
• Support the Senior Doctor and Staff Captain on health matters.
• Perform additional duties as required to support guest and crew wellbeing.

Skills

English proficiency

Emergency care

Medical documentation

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Provide medical care to guests and crew, including emergency treatment, routine healthcare, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine. Support shipboard health programs, outbreak prevention, and compliance with international, national, and company health regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver medical care for minor and major emergencies.
• Provide routine and preventive healthcare for crew members.
• Assist with outbreak prevention, illness reporting, and public health compliance.
• Maintain accurate medical records and report required cases to port and health authorities.
• Support the Senior Doctor and Staff Captain on all health-related matters.
• Perform additional duties as required to support guest and crew wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from a recognized institution.
• Active medical license in good standing.
• Completion of specialty training in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or General Surgery.
• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum 1 year of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) experience.
• Experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, including minor surgical procedures.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Preferred specialties: Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, or Pulmonology.

Required Certifications

Valid for the entire contract:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• ATLS
• Medical license and specialty certifications

Note: Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with operational needs and maritime regulations.