Lead, Public Health

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Public Health Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead Public Health reporting to the Manager Public Health Control

The position is onsite and based in Miami Florida

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Position Summary

The Public Health Program Lead plays a strategic role in strengthening Royal Caribbean Group’s public health operations by translating epidemiologic intelligence surveillance findings health risk communication priorities and operational data into structured projects actionable dashboards stakeholder-ready materials and measurable process improvements This role supports evidence-based decision-making across fleet private destination and port-of-call excursion operations by coordinating public health initiatives monitoring risk indicators and ensuring that technical insights are converted into practical action plans and clear timely and appropriate health-risk communications The Public Health Program Lead helps ensure public health priorities are effectively implemented communicated and aligned across the organization to protect the health and well-being of guests and crew

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end public health projects and initiatives including planning execution resource coordination risk mitigation and performance monitoringDevelop dashboards reports and data visualizations that integrate surveillance outbreak regulatory and operational data to support informed decision-makingPartner with subject matter experts and consultants to translate disease trends risk assessments and population health data analyses into project plans executive briefings fleetwide action items and audience-appropriate health risk communication materialsAssist in preparing clear timely and evidence-based public health updates talking points briefing materials situation reports and stakeholder communicationsCollaborate with Corporate Communications to ensure public health messaging is accurate consistent and aligned with epidemiologic evidenceCoordinate regulatory readiness activities including audits inspections certification programs corrective action plans and follow-up initiatives across the fleet and private destinationsCollaborate with shipboard and shoreside subject matter and technical experts as well as other cross-functional teams to implement evidence-based policies protocols communication materials and continuous improvement strategies as neededMonitor surveillance trends outbreak indicators environmental health metrics and emerging public health risks to support risk mitigation and communication planningMaintain project governance and documentation including milestone tracking enterprise policy updates action logs decision records and stakeholder reportingDrive process improvements that leverage data analytics epidemiologic insights communication best practices artificial intelligence and project management methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness regulatory compliance and public health preparedness

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Epidemiology Data Analytics or related field required

A Project Management certification (PMP) is an advantageMinimum 5 years of experience in public health analytics epidemiology support regulatory operations health risk communication project management or a related fieldDemonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects involving technical experts operational teams communications partners and senior leadersExperience supporting disease surveillance outbreak response population health reporting health risk communication and evidence-based public health programsExperience supporting regulatory compliance programs audits inspections corrective actions and stakeholder engagement within complex operational environmentsAdvanced proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools including Excel Power BI Tableau or similar platformsWorking knowledge of epidemiologic methods surveillance systems outbreak response principles risk assessment processes and health risk communication practicesAbility to translate epidemiologic findings and technical recommendations into project plans dashboards executive briefings situation reports and stakeholder communications

Leadership/Behavioral Competencies

Strong ability to distill complex information into clear concise and audience-appropriate messages for leadership operational teams shipboard personnel and external stakeholders

Experience partnering with communications professionals to develop and coordinate messaging during routine operations emerging public health events and outbreak response activitiesProficiency with project management tools including MS Project Smartsheet or similar platformsKnowledge of maritime public health regulations fleet operations and shipboard health programs preferred

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property

We know there's a lot to consider

As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

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Nearest Major Market: Miami