Occupational Health Program Manager

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking an Occupational Health Program Manager to lead the university's occupational health program for laboratory and animal research. The role ensures regulatory compliance, improves health protection, and collaborates with researchers to support staff safety.

The ideal candidate has RN or ANP credentials with 4+ years in occupational safety and health, and a track record of policy implementation and data-driven improvements within a university environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
• Four or more years of experience in occupational safety and health.
• Preferred: experience in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, health physics, biology, or related field.
• Preferred: experience in federal government.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and audits OHP services to ensure high quality and customer satisfaction.
• Forms and evaluates health protection policies to meet regulatory requirements.
• Partners with Research leadership to guide OHP in lab/animal work.
• Develops data collection and action plans to drive improvements.
• Maintains confidential records management for OHP.
• Contributes to training, vaccinations, respirator tests, and investigations.
• Stays current with OSHA guidance and uses evidence-based practice.
• Assists in creating new OHP services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Written communication

MS Office

Education

RN or ANP

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Health Program Manager manages the provision of an efficient, high quality Occupational Health Program for Laboratory and Animal Research (OHP) service for University staff.This position ensures compliance with the responsibilities imposed by health and safety accrediting organizations. This position is also responsible for reducing the risk of cases of occupational injury/illness, and championing best practices in occupational health provision within the University.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, develops, coordinates, monitors, and audits the delivery of OHP services provided to the University; ensures high quality, customer satisfaction; promotes best practice in OHP based on research, evidence, and evaluation
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates policies/strategies for health protection and surveillance of workers to meet regulatory requirements and to promote OHP participants' health and wellbeing
• Works in partnership with Research leadership and other appropriate professionals/agencies to provide expert guidance when OHP input is required; maintains good relationships to develop the understanding and involvement of the OHP in the support of laboratory and animal research workers
• Develops processes for gathering data for continued improvement; communicates trends and advises on action plans to meet regulatory requirements
• Responsible for the maintenance of a confidential records management system
• Contributes to the provision of training, advice, health surveillance, vaccinations, respirator physicals/fit tests, sickness absence management, investigations of cases of occupational injury/illness, and other general OHP issues
• Stays abreast of new and emerging guidance and regulations that govern OHP practice; resources for this include ACOEM (American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine), as well as the Eagleson Institute; uses evidence-based practice to guide interpretation of statutory requirements and advisory guidance to ensure the health protection of OHP participants
• Assists in creating new services for OHP participants
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, to include 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1904, and 29 CFR 1960
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office software and utilization of information systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
• Four or more years of experience in occupational safety and health

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, health physics, biology, or other safety related field
• Previous experience in federal government

Function

Research Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.