Public Health Officer

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**Who we are**:
Ahoy, global community With 17,000+ professionals from 70 countries, we're a tight-knit crew that celebrates uniqueness. Our ship is fuelled by trust, transparency, and positive vibes. We value every voice and create an inclusive workplace that reflects the world we explore.
**Public Health Officer (PHO)**:
**Your Role**:
As a Public Health Officer, you will be the guardian of health standards on board, ensuring compliance with all applicable public health regulations and company policies. You will play a crucial role in training, mentoring, and supporting the crew to maintain the highest standards of health and safety.
**Your Life on Board**:
As a PHO on our vessels, you’ll be the Costa ambassador for public health, guiding and supporting our onboard teams with your exceptional people skills. You’ll act as the primary point of contact for all public health matters, ensuring full compliance with company standards.
**Demonstrate Your Passion**:
**Training Delivery**: Your ability to deliver effective training is outstanding.
**Communication**: You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with culturally diverse teams.
**Leadership**: You lead with perspective in a dynamic environment, enhancing the skills of onboard managers and crew to effectively handle public health issues and mentoring and training junior colleagues.
**Adaptability**: Help us thrive in a fast-paced cruise ship environment, prioritizing workloads and working independently.
**Getting Things Right**:
**Compliance Oversight**: Daily you oversee shipboard compliance with public health standards in disease surveillance, food safety, water safety, and pest management.
**Additional Projects**: Help us participating in additional projects as assigned by the shoreside Public Health Department.
**Public Health Culture**: You assist the Hotel Director in fostering a work environment that promotes a successful public health culture.
**What Makes You Unique**:
**Educational Qualifications**: Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, biological sciences, or related fields preferred.
**Language Skills**: Proficiency in English (B2 minimum).
**Experience**: Two years of shipboard experience or three years of shoreside experience in public health programs. Knowledge of infection control practices and Vessel Sanitation Standards is preferred.
**Certifications**: CDC Vessel Sanitation Training, Infection Control Certification, SHIPSAN certification, and other relevant qualifications are advantageous.
**Cruise Industry Experience**: Strongly preferred.
**Technical Skills**: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and generally computer literacy in order to prepare reports on audits, investigations, inspections, and training activities.
**Contract Availability**: Willingness to work on a temporary contract of up to 6 months on board followed by around 2 months of unpaid leave.
**Why Costa**:
Welcome to a world of extraordinary adventures as a Costa Crociere crew member We're thrilled to have you on board and are dedicated to your personal and professional growth.
We've got you covered with travel arrangements, onboard meals, and accommodation. During your free time, dive into our fantastic crew facilities, like the gym, crew beach, crew bar.
Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks when on board and let your family and friends visit you on board.
Inclusion & Belonging
Costa is like a world within a world. Onboard and ashore, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique. Every individual is valued and respected for who they are.
At Costa, inclusion fuels innovation and excellence and unites us in delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests and our people.
Additional info
**Contract type**: fixed-term, full-time
**Estimated time to cover the position**: 2 months
**CV Format**: PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)
**Further information**: visit our dedicated section FAQs - Costa Crociere Careers
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