About the position
Day-to-day participation in and support of operational and necessary administrative tasks for the provision of a cohesive occupational health service.
Provision of Occupational Medical Surveillance Program.
Adjudication of preemployment, periodical and exit medicals.
Fitness for duty and return to work assessments.
Provide input on work related restrictions.
Facilitation of the ill health/ temporary disability process and incapacity process.
Attend to medical emergencies.
Provide input related to the absenteeism management process.
Management of injuries on duty (IOD) and work-related illnesses.
Workplace risk assessments and reporting.
Processing chemical risk reviews on CHOICE chemical management system.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
MBChB / MBBCh.
Diploma or MMed in Occupational Medicine.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Professional Registration:
Registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner in the category: occupational medical practitioner.
Experience:
3 years’ experience in occupational medicine.
Experience dealing with organised labour.
Automotive and / or mining industry experience.
Medical malpractice insurance.
Essential Skills Requirements:
Occupational health and clinical skills competency.
Good communication skills.
Analysis and problem solving.
Strategic formulation and implementation.
Collaboration with external and internal stakeholders.
Report writing skills.
Conflict management and resolution.
Influencing and collaboration skills.
Effective verbal and presentation skill.
Computer literacy, including all Microsoft Office programmes.
Data and statistics management.
Change Management.
Ability to work with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
Advantageous Skills Requirements:
Health administration.
Clinic operational management experience.
Desired Skills:
- MBChB / MBBCh
- Occupational health and clinical skills competency
- Communication Skills
