Public Health Officer for Mitsui Ocean Cruises

The Public Health Officer (PHO) is the shipboard expert on public health compliance, sanitation, and outbreak prevention to ensure the cruise ship maintains the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, potable water quality, recreational water safety, and communicable disease control in full compliance with international regulations (e.g., USPH/VSP, WHO, EU SHIPSAN, Japanese Quarantine Law. The PHO partners with all hotel and technical departments to protect guest and crew health, deliver exceptional guest experience, and safeguard the company’s reputation. The position also supervises galley utilities, dishwashing operations, and cleaning routines, while mentoring galley supervisors to maintain equipment, sanitation standards, and compliance documentation. The Public Health Officer plays a pivotal role in safeguarding guest and crew health, supporting outbreak prevention, and ensuring ship readiness for health inspections. Partners closely with shipboard leaders to capture best practices and share insights into operational efficiencies.