Hospital Day Crew Coordinator

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.

About this role

The Hospital Day Crew Coordinator is responsible for organizing, managing, and assigning Hospital Day Crew in all on-ship & off ship departments under the Hospital. This is the largest group of Day Crew on the ship, and this position keeps them informed, makes sure they are trained, and enjoying what they do!

What you will contribute

• Be an active mentor to the Hospital Day Crew

• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control, emergency procedures, proper equipment utilization and correct documentation

• Assist in the recruitment, screening and selection process of Hospital Day Crew

• Take appropriate action as an outcome of evaluations; identify areas for improvement and supports Hospital Day Crew in achieving the defined development milestones

• Coordinates health education and ongoing training for Hospital Day Crew

• Coordinates all Human Resource, Finance and Security processes regarding Hospital Day Crew

For This Role, You Will Need

• Previous Mercy Ships experience as Day Crew strongly preferred

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program

• Strong multicultural working experience highly recommended

• Previous health management experience preferred

• Flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity

• Fluent in English and French

The experience of a lifetime is calling.

More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.

At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.