
Public Health Officer
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises / Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Deck Jobs
- Position:
- Public Health Officer
- Published:
- August 11, 2025
Your Purpose
The Public Health Compliance Officer provides support to the entire ship regarding compliance with and training for the requirements of USPH, EU ShipSan, ANVISA,other international public health standards, and MSC Cruises standards to protect the health of guests and crew.
Your Impact
•Conducts inspections to determine compliance with international public health regulations and company procedures.
•Prepares inspection reports and coordinates corrective actions for findings
•Conduct spot-checks daily to ensure compliance and address discrepancies.
•Monitors and audits all logs related with Public Health activities as required company procedures.
•Conducts public health training for all Deck, Engine and Hotel personnel.
•Conducts a public health briefing during induction training for all crew members.
•Maintains public health training records.
•Participates in all external public health inspections and assists staff with corrective actions.
•Attends Safety Committee Meeting to discuss any public health related matters.
•Performs monthly E.coli testing of the potable water system and any other microbiological tests, as required.
•Evaluates existing standard procedures and suggests changes/improvement to ship management and shore side personnel.
Your Journey So Far
•Fluent oral and written English to interpret technical manuals and for shipboard safety. Other languages are considered a benefit.
•High School education or higher. College degree in a public health field may substitute for some experience.
•Outstanding knowledge of Public Health regulations and procedures (USPH, Shipsan, ANVISA).
•Minimum 3 years of shipboard experience in the following fields : food safety, water safety and hotel engineering , or 5 years of ashore experience in related fields.
•Knowledge, of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Windows software knowledge.
•Must be knowledgeable in HACCP.
•Must be able to initiate and conduct inspections and prepare hygiene inspection reports in USPH style.
•Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with senior-level management and owner representatives.
Your Essentials
Our commitment
At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel - where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony.
We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea.
Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.
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MSC Cruises
Explora Journeys
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, the privately-owned world leader in transportation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with two distinct brands - MSC Cruises, covering the contemporary and premium segments and Explora Journeys, dedicated to the luxury segment.
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Explora Journeys, launched in 2023, is the luxury ocean travel brand redefining the experience for a new generation of discerning travellers. The fleet, currently comprising two ships and expanding to six by 2028, offers effortless yet refined luxury. Guests embark on transformative journeys, connecting with the sea through exceptional itineraries that inspire discovery in all its forms.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
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