Inspector, Public Health

Position Summary

The Public Health (PH) Inspector is responsible for the planning and execution of public health regulatory compliance inspections onboard RCG vessels and at private destinations. The Inspector will hold vessels accountable to RCG’s internal policies (SQM) and Outbreak Prevention Plan (OPP), as well as the USPH Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), EU SHIPSAN, Brazilian ANVISA, and other regulatory bodies. They will be responsive to public health emergencies and crises that may occur onboard. As a member of the shoreside PH team, the Inspector will actively participate in PH team meetings, as well as Public Health Officer (PHO) fleetwide calls and educational training sessions. The PH Inspector will have expert knowledge of regulatory requirements, excellent communication skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plans, develops and executes PH compliance inspections that meet internal RCG and external agency regulatory requirements. Travels extensively throughout the RCG fleet to perform these inspections, and to provide training, support and guidance to onboard leadership and crew to ensure ongoing regulatory readiness.
• Designs inspections to ensure regulatory compliance for the USPH VSP, EU SHIPSAN, Brazilian ANVISA, as well as other local and regional health authorities and RCG SQM policies. Provides follow up from previous inspections so that findings are corrected and closed.
• Schedules onboard inspections, coordinating travel to group different ships sailing in the same geographical locations which may extend travel for several consecutive weeks. Provides advanced notice and inspection schedule to vessel Executive Committee prior to planned arrival.
• Acts as a representative of the shoreside Public Health team and conducts themselves accordingly. Liaises with members of the Executive Committee while onboard and acts in a professional manner.
• Communicates critical regulatory findings back to shoreside Public Health in a timely manner.
• References the USPH VSP Manual and internal SQM policies when inspecting and in written reports.
• Inspects the Medical department, Food and Beverage operations, Potable Water, Housekeeping, Children’s Centers, Recreational Water Facilities, whirlpools (inside and outside of staterooms), Gym and Spa, Integrated Pest Management program, Water Safety plans, Outbreak Prevention Plans (OPP). Provides ongoing public health education and training to the crew in these areas.
• Provides written reports outlining observations of concern, trends and repeat violations, as well as best practices and noteworthy efforts found during the inspection. Provides daily written notes to the onboard Executive Committee, as well as a final exit meeting summarizing regulatory findings and required action plans. Assists the ship in creating and implementing action plans and follows up as required.
• Provides regulatory support and guidance during the development, construction and delivery of new vessels to ensure PH policies and procedures are implemented according to regulatory and RCG PH standards. Conducts new construction inspections as necessary.
• Works with the shoreside Public Health team is creating training and education presentations for the PHOs, and regularly participates in PHO team meetings and educational sessions.
• Communicates lessons learned and best practices throughout the fleet.
• Deploys onboard during infectious disease outbreaks and assists with regulatory and evidence-based protocols and directives to enable vessel to resume normal operations.
• Assists onboard leadership and crew with the implementation of new equipment, chemicals, procedures, and policies designed to improve the PH program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and / or a minimum of three years shipboard or shores de leadership experience in Public Health, Food and Beverage or the equivalent Minimum of three years’ public health training, management, and inspection experience required Knowledge of the US FDA Food Code and USPH VSP manual preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Capable of operating for extended periods of time with minimal to no supervision Able to multi-task and remain organized and flexible in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to speak read and write English clearly and concisely. Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus. Cross-cultural sensitivity required. Position is based out of the RCG corporate offices in Miami, FL Travel required 85%