Provide holistic end-of-life care to people who are suffering of a terminal illness, under the direction of the Palliative Care Nurse Team Leader. By caring for those often isolated, hopeless, and fearful, this position is a living example of God’s love and compassion for the weak, lonely, and marginalised members of society. This position works primarily off-ship; hot and dusty or wet (depending on season) conditions can be expected. Visiting people in their house requires cultural sensitivity. What You Will Contribute • Support terminally ill patients and their family members through the grieving process, preparing them for death • Train and assist family members with wound care for the afflicted person • Share basic health principles with terminally ill patients and family members in order to improve their health • Encourage the use of local, affordable materials for wound care and locally available analgesia • Encourage the family to find ways to be...

Our Galley Team daily supplies the Crew, Day Crew, patients and caregivers with the food they need to keep on going. The Galley team will prepare up to 1,700 meals a day in a role that is mostly performed standing up and moving around, while keeping the best possible standards in hygiene. What You Will Contribute • Prepare and cook menu items in compliance with established recipes and standards.  • Assist in the setup and stocking of cooking stations with necessary supplies.  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the galley area, adhering to sanitation standards.  • Adapt to any changes in the menu or galley procedures as directed by the Galley Team Leader, Senior Chef, or Food Services Manager.  • Assist with meal preparation and clean-up. • Attend departmental meetings on all workdays.

The Crew Nurse coordinates healthcare for our volunteer Crew and our local Day Crew. You will support the Crew Physician and oversee the work of the Crew Clinic Administrative Assistant in establishing and maintaining a well-functioning Crew Clinic, supporting our volunteers with the best possible care when needed. What You Will Contribute • Arrange appointments for Crew who are ill or need exams or check-ups • Maintain accurate Crew health records and adequate stock levels of supplies • Maintain universal precautions at all times • Record, track and administer immunisations of incoming and current longer term Crew • Facilitate tuberculosis screenings for Crew and Day Crew • Give regular health talks to inform Crew about Crew Clinic services and common illnesses and risks • Assist with the Duty Nurse roster to provide after-hour coverage for Crew when the Crew Clinic and Hospital are closed • Identify and facilitate maintenance of all non-marine first-aid kits on...

This is your chance to take your practice onboard one of our Ships. As our Crew Physician, you can provide routine, general medical care for our Crew, surgical inpatient consults, referrals and more.  You’ll also hold the important distinction of leading our emergency medical response team onboard. What You Will Contribute • Provide medical consultations and treatment for our Crew, including regular check-ups, routine health screenings, and emergency care when needed • Support the health education to our Crew and host country partners by presenting on applicable health related topics • Ensure the health and safety of the Crew on an ongoing basis, in collaboration with the Captain • Work with and supervise the Hospital Physician(s) to oversee the general health of Ward patients and pre-operative patients • Review patients in Screening, Outpatients, and Rehabilitation as the opportunity arises • Actively maintain and improve the standards of care for our patients •...

Working hands-on to deliver inpatient surgical care to our patients, the Ward Nurses work around the clock to see that each and every patient receives the care and attention they deserve. • Administer holistic patient care to assigned patients and expect to care for both adults and children on a 20 bed open ward • Employ recent surgical experience in providing pre- and post-operative care to patients receiving maxillofacial, reconstructive plastic, general, obstetric fistula repair, gynecological or orthopedic surgery. Experience in one of these surgical specialties preferred • Partner with local Day Crew translators to provide culturally sensitive and compassionate care to patients • Coordinate patient care with the specialty Team Leaders, Charge Nurses, Hospitalist Physicians and Surgeons

The Electricians perform electrical work as assigned by the Chief Electrician for the proper maintenance and repair of the on board electrical equipment. You and your team will be installing new equipment, as well as taking care of the maintenance and repair of existing equipment, including the fire safety panel, our most important system on board. What You Will Contribute: • Maintain and routinely inspect electrical machinery, equipment, distribution, and lighting systems as assigned • Report to Chief Electrician with regards to status of assignments, consumption of spare parts and stores, and any issues that arise

The Mechanic / Fitter is responsible to carry out machinery maintenance and repairs, including mechanical overhaul and repair work on marine engines, pumps, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment and valves, and repairing plumbing system equipment. A job that will take you all over the ship, responding to issues and daily bringing solutions to a diverse range of mechanical issues. • As well as all the above, you will operate hand tools associated with marine engines • Service and fit various machinery components

Perform preventative maintenance of medical equipment as directed by the Senior Biomedical Technician. Types of equipment on board are: Anesthetic systems, ventilators, CR X-ray, CT, Ultrasound imaging, OR and Ward equipment, YAG lasers and ophthalmic devices, autoclaves, oil-free compressors, dental suites and generators up to 35KVA. May be expected to live off ship in team house and spend approximately 2-3 days per week training local biomedical technicians in local hospitals and the remainder of the time assisting ship biomedical technicians.

Chaplaincy aims to promote Spiritual, Emotional, Relational, and Financial HEALTH for all crew. THE FOCUS of the Chaplaincy is to provide and facilitate pastoral care for all Mercy Ships personnel. OUR GOAL is to help create an environment for each individual to live in a biblically healthy manner in order to fulfill their purpose in Mercy Ships for as long as the Lord has designed. OUR BELIEF is that being objective, safe and impartial. We can influence, encourage, shepherd, teach, counsel and mediate in both proactive and responsive ways. • Meet with crew individually and in groups to process emotional and spiritual concerns • Serve as a listener and encourager • Lead, host, and/or facilitate small groups • Teach in Community Gatherings and Sunday night services • Listen and encourage; should be one who is known and trusted by others • Assess interests, aptitudes, abilities and personality for personal growth • Counsel and mentor those in spiritual need and...