SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client is searching for an Occupational Health Practitioner to join their team in Mpumalanga
Work Description:
- All Medical/Primary Healthcare functions on Site – making sure that all Medical examinations/tests are carried out, and recorded accurately and that medical care is given to all Employees professionally and efficiently
Key Responsibilities:
1. Medical Examinations:
- Conduct pre-employment, exit, and annual medical exams with a focus on physical fitness, eyesight, hearing, and other job-related health checks.
- Identify health risks, report findings to management, and refer employees to doctors as required.
- Organize specialized medical evaluations (e.g., fitness for duty, boarding).
2. Emergency & Injury Care:
- Attend to injured employees promptly and provide or arrange necessary emergency treatment.
- Complete COID forms and manage medical documentation for incidents.
- Ensure the clinic is well-equipped for emergencies, and manage First Aid training in coordination with approved training providers.
3. Primary Healthcare & Wellness Programs:
- Promote and provide primary health services to employees, monitor chronic conditions, and offer wellness support.
- Dispense medication according to medical guidelines and manage disease control for conditions like hypertension, asthma, and epilepsy.
- Coordinate HIV testing, and deliver counseling for alcohol, drug dependency, TB, and STD issues.
- Lead AIDS awareness, and health promotion sessions according to company policy.
4. Occupational Safety & Site Inspections:
- Conduct regular site inspections, focusing on pollution, hygiene, and compliance with occupational safety standards.
- Perform biological monitoring and advise on occupational health improvements.
5. Records & Compliance Management:
- Maintain accurate health records, monitor compliance with first aid and safety standards, and ensure health data sheets are up to date.
- Track and report health and safety issues, advising management on necessary adjustments to ensure a safe work environment.
- Monitor and update employee health files, manage clinic inventory, and ensure budget compliance.
6. Training, Reporting, and Health Communication:
- Train first aiders, conduct bi-annual emergency drills, and participate in SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) and Wellness meetings.
- Compile monthly health reports, submit findings to the Risk Manager, and provide insights for Health & Safety Committee meetings.
Core Skills & Competencies:
- Essential Qualifications: Matric (Grade 12), General Nursing, Occupational Health Certification, Emergency Care, and a Dispensing License.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in healthcare, with expertise in audiometry, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and health education.
- Key Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills, systematic and quality-oriented, with a high EQ, persuasive communication, and decision-making capabilities. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and managing health risks efficiently.
