An exciting full day (permanent) position has become available for an Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner, appointed as a Unit Manager, at Life Health Solutions for a mining client, North-West. The successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of a quality Occupational Health service, which is effective and efficient, and meets and exceeds the Client’s expectations and requirements.

Critical Outputs
Arrangement of, induction and in-service training of new and current employees as well as locum staff.
Arrange the placement of locum staff when clinic staff are absent or request leave.
Compiling of staff rosters, to be in line with the daily and weekly clinic rosters.
Check all time sheets, to ensure accuracy, before submission to the Regional Office.
Ensure all leave is captured, in time, and forms are submitted to the Regional Office.
Track attendance and identify and report on any attendance problems identified and assist the Contract / Business Manager with the management of attendance.
Ensure regular feedback of any staff related matters and issues to the Business Manager.
Conduct bi-annual performance assessments.
Compile, implement and manage medical surveillance programs and plans in accordance relevant policies, procedures, protocols and the exposure risk matrix and relevant Mine COP’s.
Ensure medical surveillance examinations and tests are up to date, are conducted accurately and are conducted in accordance with the contractual requirements, quality standards and legal and budgetary requirements.
Plan and coordinate the conducting of Occupational Health Risk Assessments, with feedback reports to the Client, which would also include information on the elimination, control, prevention and reduction of work, workplace and job-related health risks and hazards to which the employees are or may be exposed to.
Arrange and attend required meetings like Health and Safety and Client feedback meetings.
Compile, implement, manage, and coordinate the following programs:
Health and chronic illness monitoring and follow-up.
Hearing conservation programme.
Ensure all registers are kept up to date and are accurate i.e. registers for Biological monitoring, TB and Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
Compile accurate and professional feedback reports to the Client. This will include statistical reports. Report submitted needs to be accurate and on time.
Prepare and assist with clinic audits and ensure all findings are corrected and closed out on time.
Establish health status and trends of employees, with accurate feedback to the Clients, which would include proposed preventative and promotive recommendation and relevant interventions. Ensure all data captured is accurate and up to date.
Ensure all filing is up to date and is done accurately.
Confidentially of employee information may not be compromised.
Ensure all data capturing is done correctly.
Ensure the archiving of employee files is up to date and done accurately.
Ensure clinic stock (medicines and consumables) is controlled, ordered on time, are within budget and complies with required stock levels and contractual requirements.
Ensure quarterly stock counts are conducted, with submission of accurate stock count documentation, to the Regional Office, by the set dates.
Ensure all clinic equipment is calibrated on time, are in good working order and replaced or upgraded when required.

Requirements

Qualifications
Nursing Diploma or Degree (qualified as a Registered Nurse)
Diploma / BTech in Occupational Health (Must appear on current SANC receipt)
1 – 2 years relevant experience post-graduation
Certificate in Audiometry, Lung Function Testing, Vision Screening, BLS and Dispensing
Relevant registration i.e. SANC
Sound knowledge in the provision of Occupational Care Services.
Mining experience.
Experience with budget, HR Industrial relations and health and safety programs would be an advantage.
Good general understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Life Health Solutions.
Candidates who are results orientated, focussed, well organised, with excellent administrative, coordination and management skills, also in the compiling of Client feedback report (includes statistical feedback), have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs, within a set budget, will be most suitable for this position.
Continuous focus on a high standard of service delivery.
Minutes of meetings. Client communication and satisfaction and teamwork.
Computer literacy in all recognised Microsoft Office package essential and Cloud based systems.
Reliable transport is required standby required.

Competencies

Problem-solving and analysis
Ethical behavior
Resilience
Relationship building & networking
Teamwork
Customer orientation & responsiveness
Motivational and influencing skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Business insight
Statistical analysis and reporting
Drive and energy
Motivating and developing people
Focus on quality and excellence.

Please send your resume/CV