OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Job Advert Summary

• Manage and maintain Risk Management Systems across the cluster.
• Ensure legal compliance with all applicable Health, Safety, Environmental and Risk legislation.
• Conduct and coordinate internal and external audits and manage corrective actions.
• Facilitate strategic, operational, physical and compliance risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain site risk registers and legal compliance registers.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative measures.
• Coordinate contractor management and ensure compliance with construction regulations.
• Drive business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Manage loss control, property risk and insurance-related activities.
• Coordinate SHE committee activities, safety representatives and statutory training.
• Ensure all inspections, audits, permits and statutory records are maintained.
• Provide risk and compliance guidance to management and employees.
• Promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered General Nurse.
• Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing Practice.
• Certificate in Audiometry.
• Certificate in Spirometry.
• Valid dispensing licence.
• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in occupational healthcare.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sound knowledge of occupational health principles, medical surveillance and workplace health risks.
• Knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
• Competence in conducting audiometry and spirometry assessments.
• Knowledge of employee fitness-for-work assessments and occupational disease management.
• Good clinical assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong administrative, record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive medical information professionally.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Systematic, structured and quality-oriented approach to work.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional, ethical, caring and approachable manner.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, management and external healthcare providers.
• Numerate and literate