Working with us

For our Recovery department we are looking for a: Recovery Nurse

Purpose of the position:

Nursing patients in whom vital signs must be monitored, supported or temporarily taken over using equipment in appropriate situations pre- and post-anaesthesia care.

 

Position within the company:
The person concerned receives guidance from the direct supervisor or from the management team.

Main tasks of the position:

• Provide nursing care;
• Performing actions and guiding patients
• Providing information both orally and in writing;
• Promote quality and expertise.

 

Job requirements:

• MBO nurse diploma with a follow-up training to become a recovery nurse or ICU nurse;
• In possession of BLS and ACLS certificate
• Professional and customer-oriented;
• Knowledge of methodical action;
• Empathic ability;
• Knowledge of Dutch and English is required. Basic knowledge of Spanish and Papiamento is a plus;
• Written expression skills for nursing reporting;
• Alert and able to respond to the changing care needs and circumstances of the patient;
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude;
• Initiative;
• Flexible and creative attitude;
• Hands on mentality;
• Stress resistant;
• Be agile with an electronic patient record;
• Be able to run all services on a rotating basis.

 

For information about the position, please contact Ms H. Lispier, Head of OR complex, via email hennaly.lispier@cmc.cw.

Information about the terms of employment is provided by Ms. V. Lambert, HR Business Partner, via email valesca.lambert@cmc.cw.

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including curriculum vitae within two weeks after the publication of this advertisement to the HR Business Partner of the Human Resource department: mrs. V. Lambert, email: recruitment@cmc.cw

The Neurosurgery department is immediately looking for an all-around Neurosurgeon

There is an immediate opportunity for a Full-time neurosurgeon for the Caribbean neurosurgical center at Curaçao Medical Center.
The Neurology department at Curaçao Medical Center has been operational since 2016 and consists of 5 Full-time neurologists who take on the entire palette of neuro care with room for areas of interest, providing care at an academic level. With the arrival of the current neurosurgeon in 2017, investments were made into the most common equipment for the department to perform operations. Hospital and the department were transferred from the old Sint Elisabeth hospital (SEHOS) to the “state of the art” Curaçao Medical Center in 2019.

Together with one neurosurgeon, supported by Erasmus MC and Leiden/The Hague Spine group, they form the Neuro group. This is a close-knit team, consisting of young dynamic specialists who take on the entire palette of neuro care. Spinal care is usually challenging, with other aspects of neurosurgery such as skull base pathology, (opportunity for) cerebrospinal infections, and complex spinal pathology regularly reviewed. Various scientific branches have been set up in addition to regular neuro care.

There is currently a growing need for neurological and neurosurgical care for Curaçao and surrounding islands.

Your Profile
• Specialized degree is required, with valid registration as a neurosurgeon.
• Medical specialist knowledge and extensive experience in the field of te specialization.
• Expert in this field for the purpose of conducting scientific research.
• Initiating and coordinating medical policy development.
• Knowledge in your field and adjacent fields are kept up to date through literature study and (international) conferences.
• Knowledge of Dutch, Papiamento and English is required, basic knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
• Autonomous in carrying out work with due observance of legal provisions, professional standards and organizational frameworks, whereby complex issues are solved when diagnosing and treating complex issues.
• Social skills such as tact, listening skills, empathy, motivation and stimulation in treatment relationships with patients.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary field.
• Patient and results oriented in attitude and behavior.
• Proactive and service-oriented attitude.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.

More information
For information about the position, please contact Ms. Ellianne dos Santos Rubio, via email Ellianne.dossantosrubio@cmc.cw
Information on terms of employment is provided by Ms. Yunaira Phelipa, via email yunaira.phelipa@cmc.cw

How to apply
Interested parties are requested to send their written application, including Curriculum Vitae, to the medical director, Prof. dr. dr. Ingemar Merkies via email ingemar.merkies@cmc.cw and recruitment@cmc.cw.

 

Job Opportunity in the Gynecology & Obstetrics department at Curaçao Medical Center

ANIOS Gynecology/Obstetrics

Curaçao Medical Center has a job opportunity for a medical doctor at the department of Obstetrics & Gynecology effective April 1^st 2022

Your opportunity

During your work assignment at the department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, you will gain experience in assisting in childbirth and performing (emergency) consultations at the obstetrics and gynecology department. You will develop your skills within the specialty by working with the Obstetrics & Gynecology team, thereby exposing you to our diverse population on the island.

 

Your work environment

You will work in a team of gynecologists, allowing you to continuously work on your learning goals and gain a lot of experience within a safe learning environment.

 

Your profile

• You are a qualified and registered doctor.
• You have the ambition to become a gynecologist or to gain valuable experience to, for example, practice tropical medicine or become a general practitioner.
• You are social and communicative, you persevere in acute situations and you are decisive.
• You switch quickly and easily between thinking and practice
• You are eager to learn and willing to invest in your professional and personal development.

 

Our offer

• A fixed-term employment contract for the duration of one year with the option to extend
• Salary according to job classification.

Information and application

For more information, please contact Dr. Vanessa Marcha, gynecologist. Send your resume and motivation letter to Vanessa.Marcha@cmc.cw.

Before starting employment, we apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) at the municipality where you are registered. A VOG indicates that your behavior does not hinder this position. The VOG must be in our possession before your first working day.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a completed Bachelor degree (HBO) as a Radiotherapeutic Technician / Medical Imaging Radiotherapeutic Techniques (MBRT) who considers quality, safety and service to be of paramount importance.

In this position, you provide highly complex, multidisciplinary care and you work in a team of Radiotherapy technologist, Radiation Oncologist and clinical physicists. You have intensive contact with patients and their families, but also with other healthcare professionals outside your own department. Your tasks are performed in a rotation schedule to help you become familiar with the work in the different units.

The Radiotherapy department has a Philips Big Bore CT, 2 Linear accelerators (Elekta), Monaco treatment planning system, and a Flexitron/HDR (Brachytherapy device).

 

Job requirements:

• Completed Bachelor degree (HBO) as a Radiotherapeutic Technician/Medical Imaging Radio therapeutic Techniques (MBRT);
• Extensive experience as a Radiotherapeutic Technician;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English;
• You are decisive, you combine enthusiasm with a flexible attitude and you see collegiality and openness hand in hand.

What can you expect?

• You can gain a lot of experience in a short period;
• Flexibility and varied work.

More information?

For information about the position, please contact Mr. Lucien Zuiverloon, Coordinator Radiotherapeutic Technicians. Phone. +5999 745-0033 ext.2208.

For information regarding terms of employments, please contact Mrs. Gianina Barbara, HR Business Partner.

email: gianina.barbara@cmc.cw or at +5999 745-000 ext. 1312.

How to apply?

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including Curriculum Vitae (7 days) after the publication of this advertisement by e-mail to: recruitment@cmc.cw, citing Radiotherapeutic Technician.

 

In the NICU

Is there job opportunity for the position of Nurse monitoring B Neonatology Nurse

 

Purpose of the position:

Nurses and cares for neonates who require intensive care and whose vital functions must be monitored, supported or temporarily taken over with the aid of often extensive equipment.

Coordinates the care process around the patient. Takes action in the event of abnormalities and performs actions in acute life-threatening situations, such as performing resuscitation techniques while waiting for the practitioner or the resuscitation team.

 

Position within the company:

Receives direction from the immediate supervisor, NICU head of department, or from the management team. Provides operational and functional instructions to students, specialist nurses and support staff within the care unit.

 

Main tasks:

• Drawing up a nursing plan and coordinating care
• Provide nursing care
• Provide information to parents caring for their baby
• Promote quality and expertise

 

Job requirements:

• Diploma of nursing qualification level 4 is required, supplemented by further training to become a neonatology nurse.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate;
• At least one year of experience as a neonatology nurse;
• Willingness to perform irregular shifts;
• Enthusiastic, flexible and creative attitude;
• Able to work both independently and in a team;
• Customer focus in attitude and behavior;
• Team spirit/collegiality;
• Being able to show helpful, accurate and empathy;
• Good social skills.
• Stress resistant

 

For information about the position, please contact the NICU department head, Ms. T. Jansen on +59997450000 extension 3085 or general manager Pediatrics mw. M. Fraay on +59997450000 extension 3072.

 

For information about the terms of employment, please contact Mrs. S. Ernestina-Philips, HR Business Partner, on +59997450000 extension 1306.

 

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including curriculum vitae to recruitment@cmc.cw to Ms. S. Ernestina-Philips, HR Business Partner, Human Resource & Organization Development department.

For our Emergency Department in the Curaçao Medical Center we are urgently looking for an

EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN KNMG REGISTERED

 

The Island:

Ever dreamed of a challenging working vacation? Come to Curacao! Daily 30 degrees, challenging work environment and very friendly inhabitants. As of September 2022, 1 spot in our team will become available!

 

The Hospital:

Patient care at the Curaçao Medical Center is centralized and coordinated. This means that all functionalities within the hospital are interconnected. This makes Curaçao Medical Center the most important provider of both medical specialist and top clinical care on Curaçao. Website: www.cmc.cw

 

The Emergency Department

The Emergency Department (ED) of Curaçao Medical Center is a busy department with an average of 22,000 patients per year. Every year an average of 200 high-energy (multi)trauma patients and between 6,000 and 8,000 regular trauma patients are treated. There are also multiple challenging cases for the diagnostic specialisms like acute kidney failure, sickle cell crisis, CVAs and acute heart failure. The Emergency Department team currently consists of 10 physicians (including 4 SEH KNMG ) and 30 nurses (including triage nurses). The department is also assisted by approximately 20 junior and senior medical registrars from various other disciplines.

 

Main tasks:

• Examining and treating referred and unreferred patients who visit the Emergency Department with the aim of optimizing patient treatment or targeted referral to the most relevant specialist;
• Coordinating and turning (para)medical and/or supportive medical activities with other specialists, disciplines and/or departments;
• Performing acute procedures such as wound care, repositions, chest drains, placement of dialysis/central lines and performing pleural drainage and intubations;
• Contributing to the training/upgrading of residents, interns, nurses, and supervising registrars and medical specialists as needed;
• Monitoring the quality of medical care and service delivery;

   

Job Requirements:

• An Emergency Medicine physician (trained and KNMG registered) with several relevant years of work experience in an Emergency Department;
• A valid ATLS, ACLS and APLS certificate, preferably also MIMMS and FCCS;
• Being able to perform and interpret an eFAST ultrasound in trauma patients;
• Being able to secure the threatened airway and be proficient in the various intubation techniques;
• Determined, decisive and able to withstand varying workloads;
• Customer friendly, flexible and able to feel at home in a multicultural environment;
• Good social and communicative skills and able to work with colleagues at all levels and from different disciplines;
• Good oral and written command of Dutch, Papiamento, English and Spanish is highly desirable;
• Full time employment possible.

 

Terms of employment:

Salary in accordance with Remuneration Policy Medical Professionals (BMP) based on 45 hours/week.  For full-time employment, inclusion in the hospital’s health insurance plan. One-time housing and equipment costs for emigrating physicians.

 

Information and application:

Further information about the position can be provided by Drs. M. Steeghs Emergency Medicine physician via email: marlous.steeghs@cmc.cw.

 

Information about our terms of employment can be provided by Ms. Yunaira Phelipa, Director HR&O on telephone number (+5999)745-0000 ext. 1396 email: yunaira.phelipa@cmc.cw.

 

Interested persons are requested to send their written application including curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Management Department of Curacao Medical Center,

E-mail: hrm@cmc.cw and Marlous.steeghs@cmc.cw

 

For our Radiology Department, we are immediately looking for a: Radiodiagnostic Technician A (basic).

 

Objective of the position:

Perform non-complex imaging studies with digital X-rays in the radiology department, nursing wards and emergency room and performs diagnostic mammography.

 

Place in the organization:

Receives direction from the immediate supervisor.

 

Main Duties:

• Ensure the overall preparation and performance of various routine examinations with (mobile) X-ray machine and mammography machine
• Perform the less complex CT examinations: CT skull, CT cwk and CT Abdomen(zc);
• Interpret clinical information on requests in preparation for requested x-ray or mammography;
• Bear responsibility for radiation safety of patients, colleagues and third parties as a supervising radiation technician;
• Use digital image processing to make x-ray/mammography suitable for diagnosis;
• Identify and report peculiarities or defects in equipment, materials and work areas;
• Keep equipment and workrooms clean and safe and checking room supplies.

 

Job Requirements:

• College degree in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (MBRT – Bachelor of Health);
• Valid Radiation Therapy diploma, level of expertise 4A/B for working with devices emitting ionizing radiation and as such can function as a supervising radiation expert;
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or willing to obtain one;
• Good social and communicative skills;
• Excellent command of Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu in word and writing;
• Stress resistant, flexible, attentive, accurate and knowledgeable;
• Customer-oriented attitude and a high sense of responsibility;
• Open to change and innovation;
• Knowledge of and experience with the computerized systems used within the organizational unit;
• Follow developments in the field;
• Willing to work irregular hours.

 

 

For information about the position, please contact Mr. Virgil Boom, Coordinator Radiodiagnostic Technician, telephone number 745-0000 at extension 3044.

 

Information on the terms of employment will be provided by Ms. M. Seinpaal, HR Business Partner, telephone number: 745-0000, at extension 1301.

 

Interested persons are requested to send their written application including Curriculum Vitae within seven days after the publication of this advertisement.

 

Purpose of the position:

Nursing, caring for patients who require intensive care and whose vital functions must be monitored, supported or temporarily taken over with the aid of equipment.

 

What does the task package include?

• Organizing, coordinating and carrying out nursing activities in the intensive care unit.
• Provide Nursing Care
• Provide Nursing Care
• Carrying out specific nursing and medically reserved actions.
• Interpreting nursing data.
• Providing information both orally and in writing;
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions in the department;
• Promote quality and expertise.

 

Job requirements:

• Diploma nurse MBO or HBO with a follow-up training to become an IC nurse;
• In possession of BLS and ACLS certificate
• Professional and customer-oriented;
• Knowledge of methodical action;
• Empathic ability;
• Knowledge of Dutch and English is required. Basic knowledge of Spanish and Papiamento is a plus;
• Alert and able to respond to the changing care needs and circumstances of the patient;
• Enthusiastic and positive with an entrepreneurial attitude;
• Affinity with working in a multicultural team and with a diverse patient group;
• Initiative;
• Flexible and creative attitude;
• Hands on mentality;
• Stress resistant;
• Be agile with an electronic patient record;
• Able to rotate all services.

 

For information about the position, please contact Mrs. Sabrina Daal, Head of ICU Nurse, by email at sabrina.daal@cmc.cw

Information about the terms of employment is provided by Ms Valessca Lambert, HR Business Partner, by email at valessa.lambert@cmc.cw

Interested parties are requested to send their written application, including Curriculum Vitae, to Mrs. V. Lambert via email valesca.lambert@cmc.cw

The operating theater of Curaçao Medical Center consists of a central registration room, 7 operating rooms and a recovery room. Surgery is performed in all specializations with the exception of open-heart surgery.

 

Purpose of the position:

Assisting during – in particular complicated and risky – surgical treatments and examinations and performing medical technical procedures.

 

Position within the company:

The Operating Assistant reports to the Head of the Operating Room Department.

 

Main tasks:

• Preparing and assisting with operations;
• Performing post-operative activities;
• Promote quality.

 

Job requirements:

• Bachelor level education as surgical assistant;
• Positive attitude with an enterprising attitude to work;
• Flexible and creative attitude;
• Follows developments within his / her own field;
• Empathetic and problem-solving capacity;
• Can handle stress;
• Team spirit / collegiality;
• Be able to run waiting and standby services.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

 

For additional information about the position please contact:

Mrs. H. Lispier, Head of the General Operating Room, email: Hennaly.lispier@cmc.cw

 

For information about our employment conditions, you may contact V.Lambert,

HR Business Partner: Human Resources & Organization Development Department,

Email: valessca.lambert@cmc.cw

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including curriculum vitae to the HR Business Partner of the Human Resource department within two weeks after the appearance of this advertisement: mrs. V.Lambert, email: recruitment@cmc.cw

For the Pharmacy we are looking for two dynamic Pharmacy Assistants.

Objectives

Manage, control, prepare and distribute medication including cytostatic and sterile preparations.  Provide information on medication use and storage, and counsel patients on medication, with the goal of promoting quality drug delivery.

Position within the company

Receive direction from immediate supervisor.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Monitoring patients’ medication;
• Dispensing medicine;
• Giving information, instructions and advice from the field of expertise to healthcare staff and patients;
• Monitoring medicine stock and storage condition;
• Placing and/or passing of orders;
• Carrying out quality controls;
• Contributing to the improvement of work processes;
• Developing procedures/protocols based on the professional field;
• Supervising and/or training colleagues;
• Willing to work shifts.

Skills and qualifications

• Completed bachelor (mbo-4) degree in pharmacy assistant;
• Relevant work experience as pharmacy assistant;
• Willing to learn;
• Good communication skills;
• Knowledge required of Dutch, Papiamentu and English;
• Able to work in an accurate and structured manner;
• Able to work independently as well as in a team;
• Customer oriented;
• Flexible and able to deal well with stress.

 

More information?

For information about the position, please contact Mrs. Jacqueline Lo-Fo-Sang, Pharmacy Assistant Coordinator at jacqueline.lo-fo-sang@cmc.cw.

Information on the terms of employment will be provided by Mrs. Gianina Barbara, HR Business Partner, via telephone number +5999-745-0000 extension 1312.

How to apply?

Interested parties are requested to send their motivation letter including resume via email to: recruitment@cmc.cw no later than June 13, 2022.

We are looking for a Pediatrician (0.8-1.0 fte, with full-time services)

Our profile

Curaçao is an island within the Kingdom of the Netherlands with approximately 160,000 inhabitants. The island and the healthcare system are in full development offering many possibilities. In November 2019, the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), a state-of-the-art hospital with broad specialist medical care, was opened. The hospital is a center with almost all basic specialist functions and a large number of top clinical functions.

The Pediatrics department currently consists of 9 pediatricians, three of whom are neonatologists. They form a team with a pleasant working atmosphere, constructive consultation and a training climate that is highly valued by physician assistants. There is a Sub-specialist pediatric expertise in the field of cardiology (pediatric cardiologist), endocrinology, hematology, nephrology and neonatology, with a growing central role for the islands in the Dutch Kingdom.

In addition to general pediatric care, high-quality level III neonatal intensive care is provided in the NICU (8 IC beds). The Pediatrics department offers a very diverse and high standard training climate. There is a longstanding affiliation with the UMCG (Groningen, Netherlands) and EKZ/AMC (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and recently also the UZB (Brussels) and the UZG (Ghent). The team consists of a comprehensive workforce with six physician assistants, the majority of whom are training to become a pediatrician. Interns from the UMCG also do an internship in our department.

Your profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic pediatrician with a broad perspective, flexible working attitude, and with very good communication skills. Team spirit and the ambition to work together with the other members of the team is important to continuously improve care for children of Curaçao.

We offer:

• A pleasant work atmosphere and enthusiastic colleagues on a particularly beautiful island
• A varied range of tasks in the field of patient care, both inpatient and outpatient
• The chance to practice pediatrics across the board in a beautiful new hospital

Working conditions

The terms of employment are in accordance with the current BMS scheme. Moving costs are reimbursed in accordance with the applicable rules.

Job requirements:

• Diploma of the specialty is required; with a valid registration as a pediatrician.
• Keep knowledge in one’s own field and adjacent fields up to date through literature study and (international) conferences
• Knowledge of Papiamento, English and Dutch is required. Basic knowledge of Spanish is an advantage;
• Independence is required when performing work with due observance of legal provisions, professional standards and organizational frameworks, whereby complex issues are solved when diagnosing and treating complex issues.
• Social skills such as tact, listening skills, empathy, motivation and stimulation are required in treatment relationships with patients.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work on multidisciplinary levels
• Willingness to perform irregular shifts;
• Patient and results oriented in attitude and behavior;
• Proactive and service-oriented attitude;
• Able to work both independently and in a team.

 

For information about the position, please contact Ms N.Duque Monroy at Naijla.DuqueMonroy@cmc.cw

Information about the terms of employment is provided by Ms. Y. Phelipa, Human Resource Management Department, at yunaira.phelipa@cmc.cw.

Interested parties are requested to submit their written application including Curriculum Vitae to Medical Director, Prof. dr. Ingemar Merkies at recruitment@cmc.cw and sonela.philips@cmc.cw within two weeks of the publication of this advertisement.

We are looking for full-time Central Sterilization technician for our Central Sterilization department

Purpose of the position:

Cleaning, checking (dis)assembling, disinfecting, sterilizing and maintaining medical devices and flexible endoscopes and assembling instrument sets.

Position within the company:

The CSA Employee reports to the CSA Coordinator.

Main tasks:

• Sterilize medical devices;
• Maintain medical devices;
• Disassemble and assemble instruments;
• Promote quality.

Job requirements:

• Diploma in sterile medical devices at MBO-3 level
• At least one year experience as an endoscopy assistant
• Enthusiastic and professional colleague that collaborative and with good attitude
• Good social and communication qualities
• Cautious and aware of risks
• Practical and able to identifying opportunities for improvement
• Knowledge of and experience in working with automated systems
• Proactive and service-oriented
• Able to speak Papiamento and Dutch with knowledge of English and Spanish;
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Further information about the position can be provided by Ms. H. Lispier, Chief Operating Room General via email hennaly.lispier@cmc.cw

Information about our terms of employment can be provided by Mrs. V. Lambert, HR Business Partner via email valesca.lambert@cmc.cw

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including a Curriculum Vitae within 14 (fourteen) days after this publication via email at recruitment@cmc.cw

For the Pharmacy we are looking for two dynamic : Pharmacy Assistants.

 

Objectives

Manage, controls, prepares and distributes medications including cytostatic and sterile preparations, provides information on medication use and storage, and counsels patients on medication, with the goal of promoting quality drug delivery.

 

Position within the company

Receives direction from immediate supervisor.

 

Tasks and responsibilities

• Monitoring the patient’s medication;
• Dispensing medicines;
• Giving information, instructions and advice from the field of expertise to healthcare staff and patients;
• Monitoring stocks and storage conditions of medicines;
• Placing and/or passing on orders;
• Carrying out quality controls;
• Contributing to the improvement of work processes;
• Developing procedures/protocols on the basis of the professional field;
• Supervising and/or training colleagues;
• Willingness to work shifts.

 

Skills and qualifications

• Completed mbo-4 degree in pharmacy assistant;
• Relevant work experience as a pharmacy assistant;
• willingness to learn;
• Good communication skills;
• Knowledge of Dutch, Papiamentu and English is required;
• Computer skills;
• Can work in an accurate and structured manner;
• Can work independently as well as in a team;
• Customer oriented;
• Is flexible and stress resistant.

 

 

More information?

For information about the position, please contact Mrs. Jacqueline Lo-Fo-Sang, Pharmacy Assistant Coordinator, via email jacqueline.lo-fo-sang@cmc.cw.

 

Information on the terms of employment will be provided by Mrs. Gianina Barbara, HR Business Partner, via telephone number 745-0000 extension 1312.

 

How to apply?

Interested parties are requested to send their motivation letter including resume via email to: recruitment@cmc.cw no later than August 31, 2022.

For the Function Cardiology & Pulmonary Medicine department, Curaçao Medical Center is looking for: Heart function lab technician

 

Purpose of the position:

Carry out cardiac function tests that may be uncomfortable for the patient, assess results, look for abnormalities and adjust the course of the examination, if necessary. Based on interim research results, you will assess whether additional measurements are necessary and develop protocols. Assist and support the medical specialist with examinations and perform nursing procedures.

 

Position within the organization:

The heart function lab technician reports to the head of the Function department, and also receives instructions from the medical specialist.

 

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating heart function tests
• Conducting heart function tests independently
• Assisting medical specialists with examinations and procedures
• Conducting Echo’s TTE (trans thoracic echo)
• Carrying out various additional activities
• Promoting quality and expertise

 

Job requirements:

• Completed training as Heart function lab technician
• Completed ECHO laboratory technician training
• Nursing degree A or HBO-V (Bachelor)
• At least two years of experience as a nurse
• Able to perform lung function tests or prepared to follow training in lung function tests
• Willing to provide on-call services
• Enthusiastic, flexible and creative attitude
• Able to work both independently and in a team
• Customer focus in attitude and behavior
• Has a team spirit and is collegial

 

For information about the position, please contact Ms. S. Rombley-Todman, Head of Cardiology & Pulmonary Medicine department, at +5999 745-0000 ext. 3067.

 

Information about the terms of employment is provided by Ms. S. Ernestina-Philips, Human Resource Management Department, at +5999 745-0000 ext. 1306

 

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including curriculum vitae to recruitment@cmc.cw to Ms. S. Ernestina-Philips, HR Business Partner, Human Resource & Organization Development department, no later than September 11, 2022.

 

Within the Security department of the hospital we have an opportunity for the position of Head of Security Department

 

Objectives

As the Head of Security, you ensure that the organization is always compliant with all security requirements. You are responsible for the team and you take a hands-on role within the team. You take the lead in determining the security strategy and are able to translate this into concrete action points. You work directly with internal and external stakeholders and you will coordinate the Emergency Response Services (BHV).

 

Position within the company

As the Head of Security will receive guidance directly from the Manager Facility Services and you will lead the Security Department within the hospital.

 

Tasks and responsibilities

• Guide to the security department
• Execute the HR Policy and responsible for the implementation
• Motivate, stimulate and coach employees
• Contribute to the development of strategic policy
• Develop and implement tactical and operational policies
• Follow external developments and assesses these for possible effects on the organization
• Organize the emergency response team, assemble the project team and act as the emergency response officer
• Collect data, prepare research reports and implement research protocols
• Contribute to the improvement of work processes, and lead and initiate organization-wide projects
• Prepare, monitor and adjust the project plan
• Provide information to external stakeholders
• Handle complaints and coordinate (daily) activities and processes.

 

Job requirements

• You have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in the field of Integral Safety & Security (Integrale veiligheidskunde)
• Knowledge of management techniques and multi-year experience in a managerial position is required.
• Knowledge of company security, emergency response and experience in applying management techniques
• Have integrity, of good character and well-kept appearance

Strong communicative skills

• Able to write and speak Dutch, Papiamentu and English
• Independent, attentive and accurate
• Stress resistant, go-getter attitude, and systematic worker

 

 

 

More information?

For more information on the position, please contact Mr. Reugene Provence, Manager Facility Services at Reugene.Provence@cmc.cw. For more information on the terms of employment, please contact Mr. Rudaylison Doran (HR Business Partner) at rudaylison.doran@cmc.cw.

How to apply?

Are you the ideal candidate with the above-mentioned requirements? If we have caught your interest, we would like to invite you to email your motivational letter, CV and relevant documents to recruitment@cmc.cw no later than September 11^th 2022, stating Head of Security.

 

Applications sent to another email than recruitment@cmc.cw will not be taken into consideration

For our Radiology Department, we are immediately looking for a: Radiodiagnostic Technician A (basic).

 

Objective of the position:

Perform non-complex imaging studies with digital X-rays in the radiology department, nursing wards and emergency room and performs diagnostic mammography.

 

Place in the organization:

Receives direction from the immediate supervisor.

 

Main Duties:

• Ensure the overall preparation and performance of various routine examinations with (mobile) X-ray machine and mammography machine
• Perform the less complex CT examinations: CT skull, CT cwk and CT Abdomen(zc);
• Interpret clinical information on requests in preparation for requested x-ray or mammography;
• Bear responsibility for radiation safety of patients, colleagues and third parties as a supervising radiation technician;
• Use digital image processing to make x-ray/mammography suitable for diagnosis;
• Identify and report peculiarities or defects in equipment, materials and work areas;
• Keep equipment and workrooms clean and safe and checking room supplies.

 

Job Requirements:

• College degree in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques (MBRT – Bachelor of Health);
• Valid Radiation Therapy diploma, level of expertise 4A/B for working with devices emitting ionizing radiation and as such can function as a supervising radiation expert;
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or willing to obtain one;
• Good social and communicative skills;
• Excellent command of Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu in word and writing;
• Stress resistant, flexible, attentive, accurate and knowledgeable;
• Customer-oriented attitude and a high sense of responsibility;
• Open to change and innovation;
• Knowledge of and experience with the computerized systems used within the organizational unit;
• Follow developments in the field;
• Willing to work irregular hours.

 

 

For information about the position, please contact Mr. Virgil Boom, Coordinator Radiodiagnostic Technician, telephone number 745-0000 at extension 3044.

 

Information on the terms of employment will be provided by Ms. M. Seinpaal, HR Business Partner, telephone number: 745-0000, at extension 1301.

 

Interested persons are requested to send their written application including Curriculum Vitae within seven days after the publication of this advertisement.

Do you have the desire to work as a gastroenterologist on a beautiful Caribbean Island at a state-of-the-art hospital that offers excellent work conditions? Then this is your chance!

 

The working environment:

Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is the most important provider of both medical specialist and top clinical care in Curaçao. Patient care at CMC is central and coordinated, with all functionalities within the hospital connected to one another.

 

The gastroenterology department consists of three (3) enthusiastic, driven and experienced gastroenterologists, including an InternistEndoscopist. The department provides 24-hour care with its own inpatient beds and a well-equipped outpatient and endoscopy department.

 

Due to an understaffed department, we are immediately looking for a gastroenterologist.

 

Your profile:

An enthusiastic all-round gastroenterologist (BIG/MSRC registration). Proficiency in ERCP is required

Driven in the pursuit of high-quality patient-care

Good communication in Papiamentu, Dutch and English is required and Spanish is an advantage.

 

What do we offer?

A pleasant working environment at the largest hospital in Curaçao

A challenging department of gastroenterologists for Curaçao and the region

An employment contract in accordance with the remuneration policy for medical professionals

The opportunity to follow language lessons in Papiamentu if you do not master Papiamentu

 

Need more information?

For more information about this position, please contact dr. Michel Berry, Surgeon and Service Line Chief michel.berry@cmc.cw of Prof. dr. I.S.J. Merkies, Medical Director (ingemar.merkies@cmc.cw).

 

Further information on employment conditions can be provided by Ms. M. Seinpaal, HR Business Partner at marla.seinpaal@cmc.cw

 

Apply:

Do you want to join and strengthen our team? Please send your written application including curriculum vitae to the Human Resources department of CMC by mailing to recruitment@cmc.cw. Reference check and assessment are part of the application procedure.

Want to work in a unique position at a special location?

Due to the departure of one of the pulmonologists, the CMC is looking for a: Pulmonologist-Oncologist (0.8-1fte)

The hospital

The Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is the only general hospital in Curaçao. The primary catchment area is the island of Curaçao with 160,000 inhabitants. In addition, it has a regional referral function for specialized care. In addition to general basic care, the hospital has various top clinical functions, such as lung cancer diagnostics, neonatology I.C., a pressure tank and a radiation center. There is a collaboration with Erasmus MC. The CMC is a training clinic for interns (M2 affiliation in collaboration with UMCG), ANIOS and AIOS (RGS approved supervision internship).

The department

The department currently consists of four pulmonologists (3.6 FTE). The group will expand to 5.0 FTE in 2023. Pulmonary medicine is fully operational. There are A(N)IOS for A&E, clinic and the evening, night and weekend shift, in collaboration with internal medicine and cardiology. The quality of care is partly maintained by (video) MDOs for various differentiation areas. Thoracic Surgery and Radiotherapy is done in-house. There is also good cooperation outside the hospital with the tuberculosis service, sleep center and rehabilitation clinic.

The profile

We are looking for a driven all-round pulmonologist with an additional focus on oncology, with the ambition to practice the profession in a multicultural environment according to international and local quality standards. Being able to perform E(B)US independently is a plus. We are looking for a colleague who values team spirit, customer friendliness and training.

Terms of employment

Admission is initially for one year, after which a permanent contract will be offered if mutually satisfied. The employment conditions are in accordance with the BMS scheme. Relocation costs from the Netherlands are reimbursed in accordance with the applicable rules. Information about employment conditions can be provided by mrs. Y. Phelipa, HRM Director: yunaira.phelipa@cmc.cw or +599 9 745-0000, extension 3096

Interest?

For further information, please contact drs. E. Tiel Groenestege, pulmonologist (Erlijn.Tielgroenstege@cmc.cw or tel/WA: +599 9 6671410), mw. Y. Zink-Phelipa, HRM director or mr. Prof. Dr. I.S.J. Merkies, medical director (ingemar.merkies@cmc.cw). You can send your application and Curriculum Vitae to: yunaira.phelipa@cmc.cw and recruitment@cmc.cw.

Are you a passionate Radiation Oncologist and looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in our modern hospital on our beautiful Curaçao? Then we are looking for you!

The organization

Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is a new, state-of-the-art 300-bed hospital, providing specialized medical care to the island of Curaçao and the neighboring Dutch Caribbean islands.

Purpose of the position:

At Curaçao Medical Center, we are looking for a Radiation Oncologist who, together with 2 other colleagues, will take the Radiation Therapy Department to the next level. The department has 2 Linacs (Elekta), a CT-sim, Monaco-TPS and an HDR after loader. You must have a broad range of interests and you work collaboratively with doctors from other hospitals in the region.

Position within the company:

The medical specialist is part of the Hemato/Oncology/Radiotherapy Service Line and of the medical staff.

 

Job requirements:

• Specialization as a radiation oncologist with BIG and RGS registration;
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration;
• Professional and enterprising attitude;
• Customer-oriented attitude towards both patients and partners within the department;
• Independence is required when performing work with due observance of legal provisions, professional standards and organizational frameworks, whereby complex issues must be solved when diagnosing and treating complex issues;
• Social skills such as tact, listening skills, empathy, motivation and stimulation are required in treatment relationships with patients and colleagues;
• Patient and result-oriented attitude and behavior;
• Able to work both independently and in a team;
• You have a good level of English and/or Spanish and are willing to learn Papiamento.

We offer:

• Market-based salary depending on experience;
• 45-hour working week with 30 vacation days per year;
• Possibility of observation of 1-2 weeks (in summer) at the future workplace to meet colleagues and explore the environment;
• Assistance with your move with a contribution towards the costs;
• Assistance with the on-site establishment, including arranging registration as a doctor, etc.

For information about the position, please contact Mr. Michael Samson, email address Michael.Samson@cmc.cw.

Information reading the terms of employment is provided by Ms. Y. Phelipa, Human Resource Management Department at Yunaira.Phelipa@cmc.cw

Interested parties are kindly requested to send their written application including Curriculum Vitae to our Medical Director, Prof. Dr. Ingemar Merkies, Ingemar.Merkies@cmc.cw before March 1, 2023.

There is a job opportunity in the Clinical neurophysiology department for a

Clinical Neurophysiology Lab Technician (full-time)

Objective of the function:

Perform clinical neurophysiological function tests that require interpretation of test results. If necessary, adjust the research, assess interim measurements and determine preliminary research conclusions for the medical specialist.

 

 

Position within the company:

The clinical neurophysiology laboratory technician receives guidance from the head of the department and instructions from the medical specialist.

 

 

Main tasks:

• Independently prepare and perform clinical neurophysiological research including EEG, EMG conduction, Evoked Potentials, Nerve Ultrasound, Muscle Ultrasound, TCD-imaging, Duplex Carotides, Duplex arms/shunt.
• Assist with Needle EMG examinations and botulinum treatments.
• Promote quality and expertise.
• Perform various additional activities such as administrative tasks

 

 

Job requirements:

• Completed training clinical neurophysiology lab technician;
• Willing to provide on-call services;
• Willing to learn Papiamentu;
• Enthusiastic, flexible and creative attitude;
• Able to work independently as well as in a team;
• Customer focused attitude and behaviour;
• Team player

 

Experience with Vascular Diagnostics and/or Poly(somn)ography is recommended in connection with the forthcoming expansion of the range of tasks.

 

For information about the position, please contact Ms E.W. Kroone, Head of the Clinical Neurophysiology department: elisabeth.kroone@cmc.cw.

 

Information about the terms and conditions of employment can be obtained from Mrs. S. Ernestina-Philips, Human Resource Management Department, on extension +5999 745-0000 ext 1306

 

Should you be interested, please send your written application, including curriculum vitae, to recruitment@cmc.cw to Mrs. S. Ernestina-Philips, HR Business Partner, Human Resource & Organizational Development department.

For our Physiotherapy department we are looking for a: Physiotherapist

Purpose of the position:

Conduct physiotherapeutic research, treat and guide patients with problems that require a specific physiotherapeutic treatment approach where physiotherapeutic actions are performed. Contributes to the physiotherapeutic treatment policy.

 

Position within the company:

Receives guidance from the Head of the Physiotherapy department.

 

Main tasks:

• Draw up treatment plans;
• Perform physiotherapeutic treatments;
• Promote quality and expertise.

Job requirements:

• A registered diploma with a minimum Bachelor degree in Inspectorate for Public Health Physiotherapy;
• Knowledge of automation packages relevant to the position;
• Some knowledge of other paramedical disciplines that influence physiotherapeutic treatment is required;
• Good social skills such as tact, motivation, correction and empathy are required when encouraging patients to perform and repeat prescribed exercises/movements over a longer period of time.
• Knowledge of Dutch, Papiamento and basic knowledge of English is required.(Basic knowledge of Spanish is an advantage);
• Good written expression skills when drawing up the treatment plan;
• Independence in performing work within the organizational unit;
• Able to take initiative and with a hands-on mentality;
• Able to easily use digital tools;
• Can easily manage electronic patient records;
• Responsible, observant, flexible and willing to adapt to changes.
• Able to handle stress

 

For information about the position, please contact Mr. S. Schelling, Head of Physiotherapy, at sander.schelling@cmc.cw

 

Information about the terms of employment is provided by Mrs. S. Ernestina-Philips, Human Resource Business Partner at recruitment@cmc.cw or at +5999-745-0000 extension 1306.

 

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including curriculum vitae to Mrs. S. Ernestina-Philips at the email address noted above.

Curaçao Medical Center is looking, for various specialties, for Resident (ANIOS)

The CMC offers you the opportunity to work as an ANIOS in an environment where you will be guided and coached in your development. As an ANIOS you will do ward work, first aid work, assisting in OR and shifts which will allow you to gain a lot of experience.

Within CMC, you can work as an ANIOS in one of the following specialties:

• Internal medicine (Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Oncology, Nephrology, Cardiology)
• Surgery (General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology and Plastic Surgery)
• Neurology – Neurosurgery
• Gynecology
• Pediatrics

Your work environment

You will work in a team of specialists, allowing you to continuously work on your learning goals and gain a lot of experience in a safe learning environment. The Pediatrics department also provides a part of the pediatrician training. We have a lot of experience with young colleagues with little or no experience.

Your profile

• You are a qualified and registered physician;
• As an enthusiastic basic doctor, you are curious and driven to gain knowledge;
• You see the ANIOS position as a great opportunity to get a training position and maybe even make contacts for a PhD research;
• You have good analytical skills;
• You want to gain valuable experience to practice tropical medicine, for example;
• You have social and communication skills, persevere in acute situations and are decisive;
• You switch quickly and easily between thinking and practicing;
• You are eager to learn and willing to invest in your professional and personal development;
• You are willing to stay abroad for a long period in order to have an unforgettable experience.

Our offer

• Fixed-term employment contract for the duration of one (1) year with an option to extend;
• Salary based on 40 hours per week;
• Fixed amount irregularity allowance per month for working evening, night and weekend shifts and holidays;
• 25 vacation days per year;
• Fixed resettlement allowance that also covers the cost of your airfare.

 

More Information

For more information or to send your resume and cover letter for any of the listed specialties please contact:

Internal medicine: Esther Rooijakkers – Esther.Rooijakkers@cmc.cw – Internist-Infectiologist

Rachidah Griffith -Rachidah.Griffith@cmc.cw – Internist-Endocrinologist

Surgery: David Nellensteijn – David.Nellensteijn@cmc.cw – General Surgeon/Trauma Surgeon

Neurology-Neurosurgery: Stef Bakker – Stef.Bakker@cmc.cw – Neurologist/Head of Department of Neurology

Gynecology: Vanessa Marcha – Vanessa.Marcha@cmc.cw – Gynecologist

Pediatrics: Ginette Ecury – Ginette.Ecury@cmc.cw – Pediatrician-Neonatologist / Trainer

 

 

 

 

For our outpatient clinic, Curaccao Medical Center is looking for a dynamic: Doctor’s Assistant

Objectives

Assists the doctor with examinations/treatments. Schedule appointments and process patient data.

Informs patients about examinations/treatments and performs simple nursing procedures.

 

Position within the organization:

The doctor’s assistant receives guidance from the Head of Outpatient Clinic.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing and handling consultation hours;
• Provides information, guides and instructing patients;
• Assisting the medical specialist during outpatient examinations and interventions;
• Prepare orders;
• Cleaning equipment and workplace;
• Administrative work.

 

Job requirements:

• Completed vocational training as a doctor’s assistant level 4;
• Several years of experience as a doctor’s assistant;
• Able to work independently and in team;
• Good contact and communication skills;
• Knowledge of Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamento is important;
• Independence is required when performing work within set frameworks and instructions given by the doctor;
• Integrity, being able to handle confidential information;
• Stress resistant;

For information about the position, please contact Mrs. Nihayla Marchena, Head of Outpatient Clinic via telephone number 7450000 extension 3090.

 

For information on the terms of employment, please contact Mrs. Gianina Barbara, HR Business Partner via telephone number 745-000, extension 1312.

Interested parties are requested to send their written application including Curriculum Vitae via email: recruitment@cmc.cw, no later than April 1, 2023.

Are you a passionate Radiation Oncologist and looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in our modern hospital on our beautiful Curaçao? Then we are looking for you!

 

The organization

Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is a new, state-of-the-art 300-bed hospital, providing specialized medical care to the island of Curaçao and the neighboring Dutch Caribbean islands.

 

Purpose of the position:

At Curaçao Medical Center, we are looking for a Radiation Oncologist who, together with two other colleagues, will take the Radiation Therapy Department to the next level. The department has two Linacs (Elekta), a CT-sim, Monaco-TPS and an HDR after loader. You must have a broad range of interests and you work collaboratively with doctors from other hospitals in the region.

 

Position within the company:

The medical specialist is part of the Hemato/Oncology/Radiotherapy Service Line and of the medical staff.

 

Job requirements:

• Specialization as a radiation oncologist with BIG and RGS registration;
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration;
• Professional and enterprising attitude;
• Customer-oriented attitude towards both patients and partners within the department;
• Independence is required when performing work with due observance of legal provisions, professional standards and organizational frameworks, whereby complex issues must be solved when diagnosing and treating complex issues;
• Social skills such as tact, listening skills, empathy, motivation and stimulation are required in treatment relationships with patients and colleagues;
• Patient and result-oriented attitude and behavior;
• Able to work both independently and in a team;
• You have a good level of English and/or Spanish and are willing to learn Papiamento.

 

We offer:

• Market-based salary depending on experience;
• 45-hour working week with 30 vacation days per year;
• Possibility of observation of 1-2 weeks (in summer) at the future workplace to meet colleagues and explore the environment;
• Assistance with your move with a contribution towards the costs;
• Assistance with the on-site establishment, including arranging registration as a doctor, etc.

 

For information about the position, please contact Mr. Michael Samson, via email: Michael.Samson@cmc.cw.

 

Interested parties are kindly requested to send their written application including Curriculum Vitae via email at recruitment@cmc.cw, no later than April 30, 2023.