Medic

The term Medic will be used throughout this job description and refers to both nurses and doctors.

• The Medic is responsible for providing medical services in accordance with good medi-cal practice and applicable rules and regulations
• The Medic is primarily responsible for all aspects of health management and support, including primary care and trauma care
• The Medic reports to the OIM on all medical cases that could affect safety on the rig or require mandatory reporting
• The Medic has the responsibility to observe, respect and comply with Noble standards including the Noble Safety Management System.

Responsibility 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 Noble Drilling - Medical Treatment Cases (MTC), Restricted Work Cases (RWC), First Aid Cases (FAC) and Lost Time Injury Cases (LTI)
• Ensure that appropriate immunization 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 Emergency Response Manual
• Ensure that an area for triage and multiple casualties is identified and documented in the Emergency Response 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 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 Noble Drilling 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 in accordance with Noble Management System. Follow up on hygiene reports to ensure that all non-conformances are closed out
• Ensure food supplies storage and preparation meet accepted Noble standards
• Ensure that all food handlers on the unit are medically fit for duty (e.g. absence of acute or chronic illness)
• Alert OIM about any outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness that may be related to food or water.

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 Medical/First Aid Personnel
• Arrange for periodic simulated exercises and drills for First Aid Personnel
• Co-ordinate and supervise Medical/First Aid Team 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 and responsibility as described in Emergency Response Manual and Station Bill

Health Campaigns and Occupational Health

• The Medic has a role as on-site safety personnel on the unit and are part of the occupational health service organization. The Medic has a free and independent position on work environment issues onboard
• Promote healthy lifestyle in accordance with Noble 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 Organization (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 CMMS requirements and Noble Management System.
• 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 Noble and catering crew.

Additional tasks

• Assist with control of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Assist with investigation of injury cases involving personnel
• Administrative work as required (including assisting with induction of new personnel, 3C observation program, POB Management and Flight Planning as required)
• Assist with onboarding and orientation process as required.  

Authority

Where responsibility is allocated, the matching authority is also granted, unless otherwise stated. Apply Stop Work Authority when deemed unsafe to continue.

Documentation and record responsibilities

• In liaison with offshore management check and record all chemicals; products and substances that may create a health hazard, on board and arrange for a proper filing of the hard copies of SDS's for such products and substances
• In accordance with the instructions in the P2R Management System, prepare and forward reports for the assigned area of responsibility e.g. accident reports, drug accounts, hygiene reports, working environment records, etc.
• All consultations and dispensing of medicines to be recorded in a Medical Logbook (journal, database or drive). These records and other personal information are to be filed in a proper and confidential manner
• List of medical equipment and medicines
• Hand-over notes.

Qualification requirements

• Medical license for country where the unit is working
• 2 years offshore experience
• Knowledge of occupational health and work hygiene
• Administrative skills
• Computer literate
• Knowledge and understanding of the role as occupational health worker
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels
• Good spoken and written English and Scandinavian
• Safety Training Courses and Medical Certificate in accordance with the requirements stipulated for regular crew by the continental shelf authority for the current operating area
• Training as per the Training Matrix or as designated by Noble
• Additional competencies, such as specialty in anesthesia, operation room- or emergency department experience may be a requirement from the client

Requisitioning authority

In cooperation with the OIM ordering necessary medical items to maintain adequate stock.

Safety and environment

• Perform health and hygiene inspections at regular intervals
• Participate in training programs for the crew
• Conduct in a manner which safeguards own and colleagues' safety and health
• Co-operate in enhancing safety standards
• Ensure own actions do not compromise the Company's procedures for safeguarding the environment.

Section: Safety Admin

Reports to: OIM