Purpose of Job

To carry out examinations and enable the implementation of controls and recommend improvement of procedures to build a culture of safety in the workplace.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

The duties and responsibilities of the OHNP include, but are not limited to the following:
Manage the operational activities of the occupational health mining clinic.
Adherence to and implement the employers’ policies and procedures.
Adherence to and implement all legislation related to clinical operations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a site-specific Health Evaluation program in accordance with the available Occupational Hygiene Surveys (this includes Pre-Employment, Baseline, Annual, Screening, and Exit Medical examinations)
Implement, supervision and maintenance of a Chronic Disease, Mental Health, and Fatigue Management program.
Manage the performance and recording of Health Risk Assessments and facility inspections and the reporting of the findings.
Provision of primary health care and emergency service within scope of practice.
Initiating and facilitating all referrals to the Occupational Medical Practitioner or outside healthcare providers and services and the follow up of such cases.
Implementation of infection control measures.
Monitor and analyse health trends and the reporting thereof.
The management, administration and follow up of Injuries on Duty cases according to company policy.
Aid the client with absenteeism management and sick leave follow up.
Provision of appropriate health education programs to employees.
Attendance and recordkeeping of Health and Safety meetings, HR, monthly management meetings or any other relevant meetings.

Character traits:

Ability to consistently perform job duties as outlined in the job description.
Demonstrate and support service excellence standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and competence.
Demonstrate compliance with patient confidentiality 100% of the time

Preferred requirements & skills:

Must be meticulous, have ability to multitask and possess great people skills.
Management and leadership skills.
Work Independently.
Willing to work on remote clinics and travel.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Intermediate computer skills are essential.
Formal Education
Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing (Needs to be registered at SANC)
Registered with South African Nursing counsel (SANC)
Proof of SASOHN membership.
Dispensing License.
Basic Life support (Wish)
ATLS (wish)
Audiometry and Spirometry certificate.
Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act with regulations.

Min Experience

Experience: 4+ relevant years