Health & Hygiene Officer

Health & Hygiene Officer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Health & Hygiene Officer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Interacts with all department heads within Deck, Technical and Hotel onboard in relation to sanitation and hygiene onboard;
  • Reports significant public health issues to the Hotel Director, Executive Chef and nominated Public Officer ashore;
  • Ensure culinary team members work according to the standards set out by UKPH/USPH and HACCP;
  • Responsible for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and consumables are used economically, and wastage is minimized;
  • Controls and implements the vessel’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme;
  • Manages the garbage room ensuring correct segregation, disposal and landing in line with MARPOL requirements;
  • Implements work schedules for all cleaning team members taking into account ILO Work and Rest hours ensuring guidelines are adhered to;
  • Monitor and reports on use of temperature and sanitation logs;
  • Responsible for the implementation, regulation and monitoring of UKPH/USPH standards onboard;
  • Ensures sufficient levels and storage of chemicals and cleaning equipment;
  • Ensures all areas and departments are prepared for Port Health (PH) inspections;
  • Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of all Sanitation team members;
  • Maintains, inputs and organises all logs of Health & Hygiene training onboard;
  • Maintains knowledge of best practice and regulations, including MARPOL V and US/UK/Canadian PH, briefing Line Managers onboard as required;
  • Provides training to F&B and Housekeeping staff in UKPH/USPH practices.

Requirements:

  • All certificates as required by the STCW code for this position;
  • Demonstrated experience in motivating, leading and engaging a diverse workforce to increase synergy and improve productivity;
  • Previous experience as Sanitation Officer/Health & Hygiene Officer onboard a Cruise ship or 4/5* hotel/resort;
  • Knowledge of Vessel Sanitation Program and USPH regulations and procedures;
  • Good command of the English language;
  • Passionate about people and able to handle guest complaints with a smile;
  • Excellent organizational skills and able to juggle several operations in one go;
  • Basic knowledge of HACCP rules and regulations.