Occupational Health Manager

Occupational Health Manager at Molefe Professional Placement in Kempton Park

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Kempton Park has an excellent career opportunity for a suitably qualified Occupational Health Manager.

Purpose of the job

The Occupational Health Manager reports to the Business SHERQ Manager. The Occupational Health Manager oversees the occupational health function, as well as any related programs and services. The incumbent develops strategies, plans, and policies in collaboration with the Business SHERQ Manager. Ensures that all areas of accountability comply with applicable legislation. The incumbent ensures that essential planning, due diligence, and quality controls are in place to identify and minimize occupational health and safety concerns affecting employees.

The incumbent is primarily responsible for providing high-quality occupational, primary, and preventive health services in accordance with the relevant legislation. The incumbent is responsible for actively promoting the occupational health program and drives initiatives that align with the company's SHERQ goals and objectives.

As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in occupational health, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that high-quality occupational health services are provided to ensure the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the employees in a safe working environment. Works collaboratively with a team that includes, but is not limited to, the employee assistance program (EAP) practitioners, safety professionals, the company's occupational medical doctor, and human resources personnel.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years Occupational Health experience in Chemical or similar Manufacturing Environment.
• Minimum 5 years in Emergency care experience.
• Minimum 3 years in managing incapacity and disability cases and medical surveillance programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health nursing OR similar.
• Basic life support certificate.
• Registered with South African Nursing council (SANC).
• Registered with South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (SASOHN).
• Qualified in Spirometry, Audiometry.
• Occupational Vision Screening.
• Legal Dispensing certificate.
• Valid SANC Registration.
• Valid SASOHN Registration.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act with Regulations.
• Understanding of Medicines and Related Substances Act, No.101 of 1965.
• Understanding of National Health Act, No.61 of 2003.
• Understanding of Pharmacy Act, No.53 of 1974.
• Understanding of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, COIDA.
• Understanding of South African Bureau of Standards' Code of Practice for the Measurement and Assessment of Occupational Noise for Hearing Conservation Purposes, SANS 10083:2004.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Experience in writing reports and procedures for occupational health.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Personal Circumstances:

• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
• May be required to be on Standby.

Other requirements:

Salary: R60-65K basic per month negotiable depending on experience.

All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest; however, correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.