Occupational Health Specialist

Telebest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health services company in Johannesburg is seeking an Occupational Health Specialist to manage health policies and compliance audits. The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in construction or similar fields. Responsibilities include managing occupational health services and conducting health assessments. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact workplace health and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Occupational Health and Hygiene in relevant environments.
• Experience with health risk assessments and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage occupational health policies and documentation.
• Conduct legal compliance audits.
• Support in occupational health investigations.
• Manage medical assessments and health reports.

Skills

Nursing degree

5+ years Nursing experience

Knowledge of occupational health processes

Valid driver’s license

OHS Act and COID Act knowledge

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Our client has an EE opportunity available for an Occupational Health Specialist.

Requirements

• Nursing degree.
• 5+ years Nursing experience.
• 5+ years Occupational Health and Hygiene experience in a construction, mining, engineering, petrochemical, etc. environment.
• Knowledge of occupational health and hygiene related processes, systems, health risk assessments, and risk controls.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OHS Act and COID Act occupational health and medicine requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage group occupational health and hygiene policies, procedures and documentation.
• Manage the internal health process and legal compliance audit programs.
• Manage a substance abuse management program and manage the drug testing laboratory contract.
• Manage the occupational health service provider contract.
• Provide expert support and advise in occupational health and illness investigations.
• Manage occupational medical assessments.
• Conduct periodic site appraisals and recommend actions to ensure a healthy work environment.
• Provide health statistic reports.