S.No. Essential Qualification & Experience -

MBBS Degree from any recognised Indian University/ Institute recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) with minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. Certificates for the same should be provided. In the event of self-practice, the candidate has to provide sufficient documentary evidence in support of their experience.

The applicant should also have a valid Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) approval at the time of application. In case of selection, the DGMA approval of the selected candidate should be valid throughout the tenure of the contract.

Last date of application: 29/10/2026(2359) hours.

Details regarding vacancy, qualifications/ experience and service conditions can be viewed on SCI's website link: www.shipindia.com>careers>shore.

/ Responsibilities-

The job responsibilities of AMOs at Mumbai HO, SCI MTI, Chennai RO & Kolkata RO will include but not restricted to the following:

SHORE EMPLOYEES:

1. Medical examination of shore employees.
2. Checking and certification of all hospital bills and claims.
3. Responsible for indenting medicines and all other shore employees medical matters.
4. Attending to any other medical issues of shore and PRMS members.
5. Checking doctor's report on sick leave applied by shore employees and approving the same in the SAP system.
6. Any other matters which requires medical attention.

FLEET EMPLOYEES:

1. Carry out the medical examination as per the guidelines specified in 'Annexure A' of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 and on completion of Medical examination, shall issue to every seaman satisfying the prescribed standards, a certificate of physical fitness as set out in Annexure E and Annexure F of the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.
2. Carry out one day medical examination of seafarer's and certify fitness while joining vessel be seafarer with valid medical certificate.
3. In the event of a Master or seaman as the case may be, failing to satisfy the prescribed standard due to any temporary defect, which in your opinion is likely to be cured after treatment, you shall issue to the master or seaman as the case may be,



a certificate which remarks 'Temporarily Unfit indicating the reasons for such unfitness and with the remarks that the master or seaman should go for re-examination after the case of his temporary unfitness is closed.
4. Maintain a full record of medical examinations conducted with copies of certificates of physical fitness issued and shall also send weekly statement to management.
5. You shall abide by all regulations stipulated in the Indian Medical Council (skilled conduct, etiquette and ethics) Regulations, 2002.
6. Responsible for all policy matters and discussions while carrying out the medical examination of seafarers including supernumeraries as per the provisions of Merchant Shipping Medical Rules (as amended) from time to time. Advise SCI Management regarding the latest requirements/ rules with regard to Seafarers Medical Examinations including supernumeraries and implementation thereof in consultation and with approval of SCI Management.
7. Conducting the medical examination of seafarers including supernumeraries in a fair manner and without any prejudice as per the prevailing MS Medical Rules/ Standards/ Conventions. Performing the pre-joining medical examination of floating staff as per the laid down rules. Appropriate certification of permanently medically unfit cases/ temporary medically unfit cases of floating staff as per the rules laid down by the administration from time to time.
8. Attending to ship's sick personnel, their hospitalization, post hospitalization follow-ups until they are declared fit/ unfit for their duties.
9. Certification of disability/severance cases and claims of seafarers as per the rules. Ascertaining and certification of the percentage of incapacitation/ disability in case of permanently unfit seafarers.
10. Liaison with Vessels, Agents, Government bodies, Trade Unions, attending to Courts etc. case of seafarers medical related matters/ issues/ disputes.
11. Providing Radio Medical Advice to masters of the vessels in case of medical emergency on- board.



Monitoring the condition of sick personnel on-board on a continuous basis and a Master regarding the landing of seafarer ashore for further medical treatment, if required.
12. Scrutiny and certification of all hospitals and diagnostic centers billing of floating staff. Certification of medical leave (sick leave) for floating staff. Certification of all medical related claims of floating staff including medical conveyance, repatriation, accommodation, etc.
13. Continuous tracking/monitoring of agents and SCI empanelled medical officers (retainers) at various ports regarding the medical cases/hospitalization of floating staff personnel and timely advice for effective and efficient medical management to seafarers.
14. Escort the seafarer in India/Abroad wherever medical escort is required by a qualified medical officer of SCI.
15. Conduct Interviews/ Selection of floating staff in ranks of Medical Officers/ Nurse/ Pharmacist etc.
16. Selection of SCI empanelled medical officers for conducting the medical examination of seafarers/ clinic/ hospitals/ diagnostic labs as per the advice of SCI Management.
17. As advised by Management, represent SCI at various forums including Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) for policy decisions regarding the amendment of medical rules from time to time.
18. To provide 24*7 medical advice/guidance to fleet vessels as and when requested by Master.
19. Assist in Medicine chest certification for vessels, if required.
20. Any other job assigned by the Management.

Compensation range S.No. 1.

Post- AMO SCI Head Office (DGMA approved)

Consolidated Emoluments Per Month* (Rs/-) Rs. 57,150/-

S.No. 2.

Post- AMO SCI MTI (DGMA approved)

Consolidated Emoluments Per Month* (Rs/-) Rs. 57,150/-

S.No. 3.

Post- AMO SCI Chennai (DGMA approved)

Consolidated Emoluments Per Month* (Rs/-) Rs. 42,920/-

S.No. 4.

Post- AMO SCI Kolkata (DGMA approved)

Consolidated Emoluments Per Month* (Rs/-) Rs. 42,920/-

* The consolidated emoluments are inclusive of perks and DGMA Fees.

Location of posting The initial posting will be at Mumbai for AMO SCI Head Office and AMO SCI MTI, at Chennai for AMO SCI Chennai and at Kolkata for AMO SCI Kolkata. The Corporation may deploy the contract employee within the respective city for which they were appointed.

📌 Assistant Medical Officer (Chennai)
🏢 The Shipping Corporation of India
📍 Chennai