Occupational Health Specialist - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking an Occupational Health Specialist to lead health programmes across retail, warehousing, and offices. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage medical surveillance, and support injury on duty, return-to-work, and pregnancy/breastfeeding accommodations.

Collaborating with SHE, People & Culture, and external providers, you will promote wellbeing and business continuity. You will coordinate examinations, monitor outcomes, maintain records, and analyze health

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing, Nursing Science, Occupational Health and Safety Public Health or related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health within a retail, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a risk-based Medical Surveillance Programme across all business operations.
• Coordinate pre-employment, baseline, periodic, transfer, and exit medical examinations.
• Monitor employee fitness-for-work outcomes and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Maintain confidential occupational health records in line with legal and privacy requirements.
• Analyse occupational health trends and recommend measures to reduce workplace health risks.
• Prepare and present occupational health reports to management.
• Liaise with healthcare practitioners, HR, management and employees to support recovery and workplace reintegration.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing, Nursing Science, Occupational Health and Safety Public Health or related field

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for an Occupational Health Specialist. The OHS will Responsible for managing and implementing occupational health programmes across retail, distribution, warehousing, and office environments. The role ensures compliance with occupational health legislation and provides specialist support in medical surveillance, injury-on-duty (IOD) management, case management, return-to-work programmes, and the care of pregnant and breastfeeding employees. The specialist works closely with SHE, People & Culture, operations, and external service providers to promote employee wellbeing, fitness for work, rehabilitation, and business continuity.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing, Nursing Science, Occupational Health and Safety Public Health or a related field
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health within a retail, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.

Job Specification…

Occupational Health:

• Implement and maintain a risk-based Medical Surveillance Programme across all business operations.
• Align medical surveillance requirements with identified occupational health risks.
• Coordinate pre-employment, baseline, periodic, transfer, and exit medical examinations.
• Monitor employee fitness-for-work outcomes and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate, confidential occupational health records in line with legal and privacy requirements.
• Monitor compliance with medical surveillance requirements and address any gaps.
• Analyse occupational health trends and recommend measures to reduce workplace health risks.
• Prepare and present occupational health reports to management.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage occupational and non-occupational health cases impacting employee attendance and performance.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and recovery plans for affected employees.
• Liaise with healthcare practitioners, Human Resources, management and employees to support recovery and workplace reintegration.
• Manage long-term illness cases and monitor case progression.
• Assess medical recommendations and advise on workplace accommodations where required.
• Maintain confidential case files and records.
• Ensure timely follow-up and closure of health-related cases

Injury on Duty (IOD) and Occupational Disease Management

• Maintain IOD registers and case management systems on sever cases and monitor employee recovery and rehabilitation processes.
• Provide input into incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyse injury and illness trends and support preventative initiatives

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies...

Essential:

• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health legislation, regulations, and industry best practices
• Understanding of business operations across retail, warehousing, distribution, and office environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Cognitive Skills
• Commitment to compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Management Skills
• Ability to drive occupational health initiatives and influence a culture of health and wellbeing
• Ability to coordinate and manage occupational health service providers
• Ability to analyse occupational health data and prepare management reports.

Special Conditions of Employment...

• South African
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• Occasional traveling

Remuneration and benefits...

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.