Occupational Medical Practitioner (Dr)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry has an opportunity for an Occupational Medical Practitioner - Doctor - One year contract

POSITION INFO:

Provision of Occupational and Primary Healthcare services. Reporting to the Manager Corporate Health Services, who will remain responsible for the corporate health strategy and developing occupational health initiatives.           

Criteria (Qualification/Experience/Skills)

•             MB, ChB

•             Diploma in Occupational Health

•             Registration with Health Professional Council of SA

•             Minimum of 2 years’ experience as General Practitioner

•             Previous experience in Occupational Medicine of at least 2 years

•             Basic Life Support / ACLS / ATLS – highly advantageous

•             Dispensing Course & License

•             Short course: Audiometry, Spirometry & Vision Screening

•             Strong interpersonal relationships

•             Ability to interface and communicate with all levels of staff including Top Management and the Union

•             Conflict Management and negotiation skills

•             Training skills

•             Analytical skills

•             Business/Financial acumen

•             Decision-making skills

•             Project management skills

•             Administration skills

•             Computer literacy

Functions of the job

•             Liaise and engage with OHSE (Safety department) regarding Risk Assessments and Occupational Hygiene surveys

•             Assess and determine all Injuries on Duty, apply the necessary treatment and document the information as required by the Compensation for                               Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

•             Assess and determine all medical emergencies which arise in the Plant, initiate treatment and co-ordinate further treatment as required

•             Determine, assess, analyse and advise the company on all Occupational Diseases and comply with the statutory requirements

•             Co-ordinate the health programs of the organization viz TB, HIV, STI’s and Health Checks

•             Co-ordinate the Medical Surveillance program eg statutory apprentice medicals, audiometry, lung function, vision screening, driver medicals, lead                           handlers, spray painters, radiation workers, food handlers and quality inspector medicals

•             Assess, advise and approve all pre-employment / pre-placement, periodic, transfer medical examinations

•             Co-ordinate the provision of Exit medicals

•             Co-ordinate Disability Management

•             Facilitate referral to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

•             Oversee the procurement of medical supplies as per the Pharmaceutical Act

•             Monitor and evaluate Sick Absenteeism company-wide, approve sick leave and advise management

•             Liaise and engage with local doctors, hospitals and other service providers

•             Liaise and work with the local and national Department of Health

•             Be aware and plan action for Infectious Disease outbreaks

•             Training of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (OHNP)

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