Our client a leading organisation that develops and promotes standards to ensure quality and safety across various industries seeks to appoint an Occupational Medical Practitioner/Doctor to take full management of the Occupational Health Centre as required by the OHS Act and Health Act.As The Occupational Medical Practitioner/Doctor you will be accountable for the holistic management and activities of the Occupational Health Centre as prescribed by OHS Act and the Health Professional Council of South Africa.
Responsibilities include conducting Health Risks Assessments diagnosing workrelated ill health issues specialist assessments and more
HEALTH RISKS ASSESSMENTS
Conducting Health Risks assessments in hazardous areas in the workplace
Identifying risks from hazards and advising on control measures
Diagnosing workrelated ill health issues
Conducting appropriate investigation for diagnosis of occupational disease
Collaborating with multidisciplinary members for specialist assessment of the working environment
Compiling Occupational Health Risks Profile (OREP) for each job category
Preplacement health screening and medical examinations
Periodic health screening and medical examinations
Special medical assessment and further medical investigations for abnormalities
Advising on biological exposure monitoring
Advising on occupational health safety hygiene ergonomics and individual/collective protective equipment
Assessing control system to eliminate/mitigate exposures
Selecting appropriate personal protective equipment
Advising on workplace design and ergonomic tools
EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
Advising on emergency treatment and equipment for Medical Emergencies
Input in planning of working environment including design machinery equipment and substance usage for risk mitigation
WORK ADAPTATION AND PROMOTION
Promoting work adaptation to worker assessing disabilities fitness for work and work ability
Assessing workplace hazards occupational disability and recommendation for rehabilitation
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Providing training and education in occupational health safety and ergonomics to all employees
Disseminating information publications and advising on analysis of occupational health accidents and diseases
SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE
Supporting and advising HSE Department on compliance with occupational health/safety legislation
Participating in health promotion programs wellness programs and ensuring holistic management of Occupational Health Service
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Completing health risk assessments legal compliance matrices and medical fitness examinations
Providing Occupational Health Services as a medical consultant
Participating in Disability Team discussions and advising stakeholders on health matters
Ensuring appropriate health/clinic licenses permits and meeting legal requirements
Requirements
The Occupational Medical Practitioner/Doctor (MBCHB) shall be qualified in a
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MBChB) certificate to be submitted)
The Occupational Medical Practitioner must be in possession of the National Diploma in
Occupational Health qualification (Proof to be submitted.)
The Occupational Medical Doctor must be registered with the Health Professionals Council
of South Africa (HPCSA) (Valid copy of membership certificate or proof of registration
must be attached)
Benefits
ADDITIONAL NOTES
The Occupational Medical Practitioner shall provide locum services in his/her absence
The Doctor will practice from the Pretoria Head Office and be based in the Pretoria region
Expected willingness to travel the regions as required (e.g. Cape Town East London)
The Occupational Medical Practitioner/Doctor (MBCHB) shall be qualified in a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) certificate to be submitted) The Occupational Medical Practitioner must be in possession of the National Diploma in Occupational Health qualification (Proof to be submitted.) The Occupational Medical Doctor must be registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (Valid copy of membership certificate or proof of registration must be attached)