Temporary Occupational Medical Practitioner

SUMMARY:
A temporary opportunity has become available for an Occupational Medical Practitioner with our client in the automotive sector based in Uitenhage/Kariega.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

- 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 e.g. 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).

Requirements:

- 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

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