Occupational Medical Practitioner (Sessional, Grade 1-3)

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 690,000 - 912,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health at Pholosong Regional Hospital seeks a Sessional Occupational Medical Practitioner Grade 1-3 to deliver occupational health and primary healthcare services.

The role requires HPCSA registration, MBChB and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine, plus relevant experience for higher grades. You will lead health programs, assess fitness for duty, and advise management on medical interventions.

Qualifications

• MBChB/MBChB degree required and HPCSA registration.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine is recognized by HPCSA.
• Experience requirements vary by grade (Grade 1 none, Grade 2 5 years, Grade 3 10 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional occupational health and primary healthcare service.
• Provide comprehensive occupational medicine, env health, hygiene, wellness, and safety programs to the workforce.
• Manage trauma and injury on duty.
• Conduct medical assessment for fit for duty and Medical Surveillance Programs.
• Advise Senior Management on occupational health-focused medical programs.
• Provide information, training, and education on occupational health, safety, psychology, and ergonomics.
• Support and monitor implementation of occupational health and safety legislation.
• Implement biological monitoring programs according to risk and exposure.
• Participate in workplace health promotion programs and health risk assessments.
• Be part of multidisciplinary team and refer to other clinical practitioners.
• Assist with management of absenteeism due to illness or injury.
• Submit monthly reports to management.

Skills

MBChB / MBChB

HPCSA registration

PILIR knowledge

Occupational health

Public health policy

Education

MBChB / MBChB degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine

Job description

Department of Health at Pholosong Regional Hospital seeks a Sessional Occupational Medical Practitioner Grade 1-3 to deliver occupational health and primary healthcare services.

The role requires HPCSA registration, MBChB and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine, plus relevant experience for higher grades. You will lead health programs, assess fitness for duty, and advise management on medical interventions.