Occupational Health Compliance Specialist

MSD INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking an Occupational Health Compliance Specialist to oversee health services, manage medical benefits, and implement occupational health policies. The ideal candidate should be a State Registered Nurse with significant nursing experience, particularly in occupational health. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the health and wellness of employees within the organization.

Qualifications

• State Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Up to 5 years of clinical nursing experience, 3+ years in Occupational Health.
• Hospital experience in Accident & Emergency or Intensive Care Unit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-house clinic, providing primary medical care.
• Lead the Company First Aiders team.
• Administer prompt first aid for injuries.
• Manage work-related injuries according to Company protocol.
• Oversee medical surveillance programs.
• Implement occupational health policies effectively.
• Collaborate on employee fitness for work programs.
• Co-ordinate pre-employment medical check-ups.
• Provide basic health counselling to employees.
• Monitor global public health issues.
• Conduct Occupational Health training sessions.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Occupational Health Nursing Certificate

Interpersonal and communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

GCE 'O' or 'A' Levels with credits in English

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Occupational Health Compliance Specialist

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Job Purpose

Oversee health services at the facility, including nursing consultations for minor ailments, first aid emergency treatment, occupational health, and hygiene. Manage medical benefits (outpatient and inpatient), medical check-ups, wellness initiatives, medical training, and the implementation of medical surveillance programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the in-house clinic, providing primary medical care for common employee ailments.
• Lead the Company First Aiders team.
• Administer prompt first aid for injuries (e.g., chemical splashes, crush injuries, bruises).
• Manage work-related injuries per Company case management protocol.
• Oversee medical surveillance programs (Regulatory, GMP, Safety).
• Implement occupational health policies and procedures effectively.
• Collaborate with Line Management on employee fitness for work and return-to-work programs.
• Co-ordinate pre-employment medical check-ups arrangement and advise HR on new hires' health status.
• Provide basic health counselling to employees.
• Manage Occupational Health audits.
• Administer outpatient and inpatient medical benefits.
• Monitor global public health issues (e.g., COVID-19) and inform Senior Management of potential impacts.
• Conduct Occupational Health training sessions.
• Assist in the rollout of wellness programs.

Education Level

• GCE 'O' or 'A' Levels with credits in English.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or State Registered Nurse Certificate recognized by the Singapore Nursing Board.

Experience/Technical Skills

• State Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board.
• Occupational Health Nursing Certificate preferred.
• Up to 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 3 years in Occupational Health.
• Hospital experience in Accident & Emergency or Intensive Care Unit is advantageous.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes

• Pleasant demeanour and positive attitude.
• Strong willingness to learn and perform administrative tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

What We Look For

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.