Occupational Health Nurse Manager

Mednurse; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Manager to lead the development and implementation of a professional Occupational Health service. This role involves managing a dedicated team and ensuring high-quality care in a mining context. The successful candidate will have a strong nursing background, leadership experience, and relevant certifications. This exciting opportunity offers a 2-year contract with all expenses covered, making it ideal for a dedicated individual ready to make a significant impact in the field of Occupational Health. If you are passionate about health and safety in the workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flights covered

Accommodation provided

Cellphone expenses covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership position in Occupational Health.
• Registered with GNC of Zambia or SANC.

Responsibilities

• Manage Occupational Health services and facility operations.
• Oversee training and quality of services delivered by the staff.

Skills

Leadership

Data Management

Process Flow Management

Training

Quality Assurance

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Degree in Nursing

Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

Tools

Audiometry Certification

Spirometry Certification

Vision Screening Certification

HSE Qualification

Job description

The Occupational Health Nurse Manager is responsible for the continued development, administration, and implementation of an efficient and professional Occupational Health service. This includes Occupational Health facility management, IPC, data management, auditing, process flow, training, and quality of services delivered by the Occupational health staff (i.e. nurses, technicians, and administrative teams - 30+ staff).

The Requirements

1. A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma / Degree in nursing)
2. Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
3. Registered with GNC of Zambia or SANC
4. Minimum 5 years’ experience (in a leadership position) within an Occupational Health Department - preferably within mining
5. Current valid certification in Audiometry, Spirometry, and Vision screening
6. Qualification or experience in HSE is preferred

Our client operates a number of clinics on the copper belt in northern Zambia. This is a 2-year contract with all expenses paid (flights, accommodation, cellphone). This is an ideal vacancy for a single candidate who can devote his/her time to this fantastic opportunity. Successful candidates will need to arrange passport, criminal clearances, and university/college transcripts as a matter of urgency at their own cost.