Regiona Occupational Health Nurse Manager

Role Description The Regional Occupational Health Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing occupational health nursing services and clinical operations across designated sites in the Richards Bay area. This contract, on-site role includes coordinating occupational health programs, managing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company protocols. Day-to-day tasks involve clinical assessments, health surveillance, case management, and return-to-work planning, as well as monitoring workplace health risks and implementing preventive measures. The individual collaborates closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and client stakeholders, prepares reports, and supports audits to maintain high standards of care. The role also includes delivering staff training on occupational health topics and promoting wellness initiatives within the client workforce.

Inherent requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Occupational Health Nursing

•Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

•Certificate in Dispensing

•Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision Screening

•Valid professional indemnity

•Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations

•Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures and technical documentation

•Good report-writing, numerical and problem-solving skills

•Ability to interpret and follow written, verbal, diagrammatic and scheduled instructions

•Detail-oriented, organised and able to multitask effectively

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with good written and spoken English

•Intermediate computer literacy

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple clinics, ensuring adequate staffing, efficient service delivery and compliance with legal, regulatory and company requirements
• Ensure clinics meet agreed SLAs, Order Confirmation Requirements, quality standards and ISO requirements
• Oversee the management of IODs, medical surveillance programmes and occupational health services in line with approved procedures and regulatory requirements
• Implement and maintain clinical protocols, policies and procedures to ensure consistent and compliant service delivery
• Recruit, train, manage and evaluate clinic staff, including monitoring performance, attendance, staffing levels and training requirements
• Conduct medicals where required due to staffing shortages
• Manage regional clinic budgets, including invoicing, procurement, expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, POPIA and other applicable legislation and standards
• Conduct monthly clinic audits, address non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented within agreed timelines
• Maintain accurate clinic, patient and medical records and ensure all medical information is correctly captured and maintained on HMS
• Ensure medicals are completed and kept up to date in line with client requirements and allocated annual volumes
• Act as the key point of contact for regional clients, addressing concerns, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
• Conduct regular client meetings, service reviews and customer surveys, while identifying opportunities for contract renewals, retention and business growth
• Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate monthly clinic performance and health reports in line with client SLAs and OMP requirements
• Develop and monitor wellness and occupational health programmes, including chronic disease management, hearing conservation and other special health initiatives
• Ensure clinics are prepared for special programmes such as immunisations, drug testing and emergency response services
• Drive wellness calendar initiatives and health awareness activities across clinics
• Monitor clinic performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery
• Ensure locum files and inductions are maintained and up to date
• Collaborate with Sales, HR and other departments to support operational efficiency, client retention and business growth
• Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by EXCO management