MEDICAL OFFICER, ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Johor; Presencial; MYR 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking an experienced Medical Officer to provide safe, effective, and timely medical care for employees within occupational health programs.

The role covers clinical assessments, work fitness evaluations, surveillance programmes, and regulatory compliance, in collaboration with hospital teams to ensure quality and safety.

Formación

• MBBS degree recognised by MMC.
• Fully registered Medical Practitioner with MMC.
• Valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Recognised qualification and registration as Occupational Health Doctor (OHD) where required.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct medical consultations and clinical assessments for employees with occupational illnesses or work-related injuries.
• Assess fitness for work, including pre-placement, periodic, return-to-work and fitness-for-duty assessments.
• Manage occupational injuries and illnesses following clinical best practices.
• Refer employees to specialists when indicated and maintain confidential records.
• Develop and oversee occupational health surveillance programmes and risk assessments.
• Support management on regulatory compliance and incident investigations.

Conocimientos

Clinical skills

Occupational health

Patient assessment

Educación

MBBS

MMC-registered Medical Practitioner

APC holder

OHD registration (where required)

Descripción del empleo

To provide safe, effective and timely medical care to patients in accordance with the Medical Officer's scope of practice, hospital requirements, professional standards and applicable laws and regulations.

The Medical Officer is responsible for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and appropriate referral/escalation, while working collaboratively with Consultants, Nursing, Allied Health and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity, quality and safety of patient care.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical & Occupational Health Responsibilities

• Conduct medical consultations and clinical assessments for employees with occupational illnesses or work-related injuries.
• Assess employees' fitness for work, including pre-placement, periodic, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty assessments.
• Manage occupational injuries and illnesses in accordance with clinical best practices.
• Evaluate work restrictions and recommend suitable job modifications where necessary.
• Refer employees to appropriate specialists or healthcare providers when indicated.
• Maintain confidential occupational medical records.
• Develop, implement, and oversee occupational health surveillance programmes.
• Conduct medical surveillance for employees exposed to occupational hazards such as:
  • Biological hazards
  • Chemical hazards
  • Radiation
  • Ergonomic risks
• Monitor employees with chronic occupational exposure and recommend preventive interventions.
• Advise Management and the OSH Committee on occupational health risks.
• Participate in workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Recommend control measures to minimise occupational health hazards.
• Review workplace incidents to identify health-related contributing factors.

Occupational Disease Prevention

• Identify and manage occupational diseases.
• Investigate suspected occupational illnesses.
• Recommend preventive strategies to reduce occupational health risks.
• Support outbreak management involving healthcare workers.

Employee Health Programmes

• Lead employee health screening programmes.
• Promote employee wellness initiatives.
• Provide health education on occupational health issues.
• Support mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assess and manage:
  • Blood and body fluid exposure
  • Chemical exposure
  • Other occupational exposure events
• Recommend appropriate post-exposure management and follow-up.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health legislation and relevant hospital policies.
• Advise Management on occupational health matters affecting regulatory compliance.
• Participate in audits related to employee health and safety.
• Support compliance with JCI Staff Health & Safety standards where applicable.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare occupational health reports and medical surveillance summaries.
• Analyse occupational illness and injury trends.
• Recommend preventive and corrective actions based on data analysis.
• Maintain complete and confidential employee medical records.

Education & Training

• Conduct occupational health education programmes.
• Provide training on occupational disease prevention.
• Support emergency preparedness and employee health awareness activities.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Committee Participation

• Serve as a member or advisor to relevant committees, including:
  • Occupational Safety & Health Committee
  • Employee Health Committee (where applicable)
• Provide professional advice during incident investigations.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by Hospital Management that are within the scope of professional practice.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
• Fully registered Medical Practitioner with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
• Valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Recognised qualification and registration as an Occupational Health Doctor (OHD) with the relevant Malaysian authority (where required).

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.