Head of Medical Services

**Introduction**

Carnival Maritime GmbH is part of Carnival Corporation and serves the brands of AIDA Cruises and Costa Crociere as their marine service unit. The company bundles marine operation competencies and best practices providing the highest safety, health, environmental and compliance standards for cruising. With the aspiration of achieving net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050, Carnival Maritime has established a new center of excellence with a specific mandate to support the company by defining and executing the decarbonization strategy and its associated multidimensional technological challenges. With its service and innovation, Carnival Maritime enables the vessels of AIDA Cruises and Costa Crociere to meet the current and future needs of the cruise industry.

**Your Responsibilities**
- Supports the communication with ships Medical Staff and all other pertinent parties. Supports the implementation of new projects shore side and ship-based
- Supports and advices Marine HR in the recruitment, rotation plan, evaluation of Medical Staff in the fleet and serves as a contact point for all Doctors on board
- Acts as an Advisor to the Public Health department, FOC, legal and communication for the fleet. Takes part in the organization of emergency disembarkations at sea on ships of the fleet and on the duties assigned for HOC.
- Supports the development of medical procedures and processes. Participates in Internal Audits and acts as a Scientific Medicine coordinator and provider of CME.
- Completes Medical-related ship visits onboard all ships.

**Your Profile**
- University degree in medicine with min. 8+ years of professional experience
- Professional experience in the area of maritime medicine as well as emergency & family medicine are desirable.
- Previous experience as a Ship´s doctor is highly appreciated
- Leadership experience
- Specific or methodological IT Skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness in independently investigating problems and moving them towards resolution
- Organized/structured work approach, safety driven with good ethical and value behavior
- Strong English and German communications skills, written and oral. Italian language skills desirable
- This is a fixed-term contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 18 months

**We Offer**
- 30 days of holidays per year
- Flexible working hours & the possibility to work from home for up to three days per week, providing a healthy work-life balance and increased convenience
- The flexibility of working remotely for up to 10 days a year across Europe
- The opportunity to work with international experts from more than 40 nationalities in a dynamic and vibrant team, fostering a working environment that promotes Speaking Up, Respecting and Protecting, Improving, Communicating, Listening, Learning, and Empowerment.
- Cruises at exclusive discounted prices for all employees, and additionally their family & friends (as from 6 months seniority)
- Exclusive employee benefits and access to corporate perks and offers
- Employers’ contribution to ProfiTicket for local transport
- Diverse learning and development possibilities, enabling you to expand your knowledge and skills in our organization
- Participation in the company pension scheme (starting in your third-year seniority)
- Free use of the pool bicycles for leisurely strolls during your lunch break or weekends
- A modern headquarters located in the heart of the HafenCity, an innovative urban district that embraces its proximity to the Elbe River

**Interested?