Occupational Health Practitioner

SUMMARY:
Our client who is a well known brand, is looking for a Occupational Health Practitioner to join their team based in Pietermaritzburg.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

The applicant must have a General Nursing qualification and a Diploma or Degree in Occupational health.

Certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry.

Dispensing Licence.

Relevant Occupational Legislation knowledge is essential.

Registration with SANC and SASHON.

5 years or more experience as an Occupational Health Practitioner.

Must have own reliable transport and a drivers license.

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is essential.

KPI

The successful candidate’s key performance areas include but are not limited to the following:

The OHP will need to provide medical assistance to staff, contractor and visitors.The OHP will be responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of all persons while on the premises of the company.

Direct and coordinate Primary and Occupational Health activities and promote employee wellness in the work place and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Attend SHER meeting.

Maintain accurate, complete, updated and confidential health records for each employee and specified contractors.

Plan clinic times around employee needs.

Establish and provide relevant training, education and counselling to all persons at the premises of the company.

Prepare monthly Occupational Health reports and statistics and share with the management team.

Identify and report high risk and hazardous actions and behaviour to ensure that risks are minimised.

Work in conjunction with the SHER Officer in managing effective health and safety on the site.

Plan time for workplace visits, risk assessments, audits and consultation with employees.

Liaise with the Aberdare Occupational Medical Practitioner and various internal and external stakeholders.

Build effective working relationships.

Manage all employee related injuries on duty (IOD’s) including making the relevant COIDA/RMA claims. Assist with the incident investigations.

If you meet the above criteria, please forward CV to pesales@masa.co.za

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