Shipboard Emergency & Acute Care Doctor

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking a physician to provide medical care aboard our vessels, handling emergencies and acute care for guests and crew.

You will support public health reporting, maintain medical records, manage medications, and participate in safety and health education. Requirements include a medical degree and active license, 3+ years in acute care, current BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS, and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and active license in good standing.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in acute care.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications.
• One year of hands-on ACLS and broad medical case management.
• Experience diagnosing and treating a broad range of conditions, including minor surgery.
• Advanced verbal and written English.
• Specialty training in Emergency Medicine, ICU, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, or Pulmonology preferred.
• Professionalism and strong clinical judgment for a multicultural shipboard environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for guests and crew, including emergency response and acute care.
• Support outbreak prevention, public health reporting, and compliance with protocols.
• Maintain accurate medical records, manage medications, and ensure proper handling and storage.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and crew health education.
• Collaborate with the Senior Doctor and ship leadership on medical and health matters.

Skills

Emergency medicine

English fluency

Clinical reasoning

Public health communication

Education

Medical degree

Medical license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking a physician to provide medical care aboard our vessels, handling emergencies and acute care for guests and crew.

You will support public health reporting, maintain medical records, manage medications, and participate in safety and health education. Requirements include a medical degree and active license, 3+ years in acute care, current BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS, and strong English proficiency.