Fixed Term Contract – 06 Months to be based in Durban.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Provides and manages the provision and maintenance of occupational health and specialist related services in a safe and secure manner.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist where necessary in providing and coordinating Occupational Health Service
- Provide health education by informing staff of potential workplace hazards to protect themselves against occupationally acquired diseases.
- Assist in coordinating workplace Risk Assessments by a multidisciplinary Occupational Health team to determine preventative and/or corrective strategies and ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
- Assist and co-ordinate routine Medical Surveillance Program for staff to establish baseline health data profiles for staff health monitoring.
- Perform all requirements for case management and documentation in order to comply with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID)
- Implement and manage the Occupational Health Services for all Client institutions (Public & Private companies).
- Perform, co-ordinate and facilitate patient’s consultations.
- Liaise with companies and employees on information needed.
- Participate in and support Research Projects within Occupational Health Nurse Scope of Practice.
Key Competency Requirements:
– 4 year Nursing diploma
¦ Diploma in Occupational health nursing (specialisation)
¦ Registration with SANC
¦ Valid driver’s licence
¦ Practical nursing experience (3 years)
– Short course / certificate in required counselling discipline [e.g. HIV/Aids, TB, etc. (desirable)]
¦ Proficiency in MS Office.
¦ Knowledge of Occupational Health principles and relevant legislation
¦ Strong written and verbal communication skills
¦ Excellent interpersonal skills
¦ Ability to maintain confidentiality
¦ Administrative skills
¦ Analytical skills.
¦ Report writing skills.
¦ Presentation skills.
¦ Attention to detail
¦ Ability to work under pressure.
Desired Skills:
- occupational nursing
- Occupational Health and Safety
- sanc
- research projects
- Risk Assessment
- Medical Surveillance Program
- Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases
- patient’s consultations
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Diploma
- South African Nursing Council