Occupational Health Specialist

Telebest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in healthcare is seeking an Occupational Health Specialist in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves managing occupational health policies, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and providing expert support in health matters. Candidates must have a nursing degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in occupational health and hygiene. This position offers an opportunity to impact employee health and safety within diverse industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience required.
• 5+ years experience in occupational health and hygiene within relevant environments.
• Knowledge of OHS Act and COID Act occupational health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage group occupational health policies and documentation.
• Conduct compliance audits for internal health processes.
• Oversee substance abuse management programs.

Skills

Nursing

Occupational health and hygiene

Health risk assessments

Compliance auditing

Substance abuse management

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

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 advice 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.