RMI Guyana is seeking local Offshore Doctors for upcoming projects

This position will be responsible for the management of emergent and non-emergency medical care at worksites as designated by the client or content of the scope of work (SOW).

Primary Care

• Provide primary care for all workers including diagnosing and managing routine medical conditions and minor injuries
• Supervise the physical and mental health of all crew on board
• Discuss all significant medical cases with Topside Doctor and if necessary, summon emergency medical support and provide functional leadership to prepare personnel for evacuation in accordance with the rig’s Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP)
• Provide follow up treatment in cases of injury and illness where evacuation is not required
• Undertake accurate clinical assessment and examinations
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, individual medical records for all workers
• Report medical treatments in accordance with requirements of the Client - Medical Treatment Cases (MTC), Restricted Work Cases (RWC), First Aid Cases (FAC) and Lost Time Injury Cases (LTI) • Ensure that appropriate immunisation recommendations are understood and implemented by the workforce as required
• Recommend applicable health regulatory requirements Trauma Care and Emergency Planning
• Recommend medical aspects of Medical Emergency Response Plans
• Perform assessment and immediate treatment of serious illness or injury
• Conduct referral of patients where treatment is outside the scope and resources of Medic and rig
• Ensure consultation with Topside Doctors to ensure effective emergency evacuation
• Travel with patient (if necessary) to nearest approved Medical Facility
• Provide functional leadership during emergency medical delivery and mass casualty scenarios
• Emergency responsibility as per station bill and Technical Manual "Contingency Manual" • Ensure that an area for triage and multiple casualties is identified and documented in the Technical Manual "Contingency Manual"
• Ensure that critical medical supplies and equipment are pre-packed and available for emergency use at pre agreed sites or during patient transport
• Participate in drills
• Maintenance of Clinic and Medical Equipment
• Decide on appropriate resources to manage ill health and injury
• Ensure that the clinic is kept in a clean, hygienic and tidy state and is accessible to workers when the Medic is present
• Maintain records of the clinic stock, including Controlled Drugs Register and clinic inventory
• Ensure that stock levels are maintained and that all medicines are in date in accordance with class and/or flag state requirements
• Comply with legal and professional standards relating to storage, dispensing, administration and disposal of medications
• Ensure that equipment is well labelled in accordance with Client requirements
• Monitor availability, functionality and condition of all medical facilities, stretchers, first aid points and eyewash stations. Effect replacement, repair and servicing as and when required
• Maintain records on medical equipment, detailing checks that have been performed

Hygiene Inspections

• Participate in weekly hygiene inspections
• First Aid Training and Medical Emergency Response Planning
• Ensure an effective response in emergency situations by providing regular first aid training including CPR for Medical Emergency Response Teams and First Aid Personnel
• Arrange for periodic simulated exercises and drills for First Aid Personnel •
• Co-ordinate and supervise First Aid Teams during medical and operational emergencies
• Maintain records that demonstrate Medical Emergency Response Teams are up to date with first aid training and have full understanding of their roles and the equipment they may be required to use
• Ensure that first aid equipment is maintained and checked on a regular basis
• Be aware of their role in the Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP)
• Health Campaigns and Occupational Health
• Promote healthy lifestyle in accordance with Client policies by delivering regular training on health issues, e.g. manual handling and ergonomics training
• Advise workforce on general matters relevant to their health and well-being
• Advice workforce on topical health issues as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
• Be aware of regulatory health requirements
• Assist in monitoring the work environment on board, and the occupational health of the employees

Environmental Health

• Undertake regular water testing - taking samples of potable water and forward to laboratories according to the Potable Water Management document in P2R.
• Ensure appropriate disposal of clinical waste in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure, in conjunction with the unit's management, that appropriate control measures for vector-borne diseases are in place
• Registration of all chemicals (products and substances that may create a health hazard) and informing the OIM of potentially dangerous substances
• Provide general guidance about chemical handling for all Client and catering crew
• Conduct Accommodation and Sanitation Inspections as requested
• Conduct Eyewash, Earplug Station and Emergency Showers Inspection as requested

Additional tasks

• Assist with control of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Conduct Annual Respirator Face Fit Qualitative Testing as requested (this may be conducted by HSE in some regions)
• Assist with investigation of injury cases involving personnel
• Filing of Safety Data Sheets •
• Administrative work as required (including induction of new personnel, and registration of 3C observation. Some units may require assistance with POB Management and Flight Planning)
• Keep personnel informed regarding the period of validity of their health certificates (may be handled by HR in some locations)
• Prepare/update and present a slideshow for all new personnel on board to inform about HSE and some of Client policies (may be handled by, or in collaboration with, a Safety Officer in some locations)
• Take new personnel on a guided tour of the rig to explain emergency systems including: Alarm signals/muster stations/lifesaving equipment (this may be handled by, or in collaboration with, a Safety Officer in some locations)

Qualification requirements

• Medical license for country where the unit is working (if applicable)
• ACLS
• BOSIET
• 2 years offshore experience
• OEUK Medical