On Site Occupational Nursing Manager

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an Occupational Nursing Manager to enhance employee health initiatives and provide basic healthcare services. Key responsibilities include administering first aid, dispensing medication, and coordinating medical evaluations, alongside promoting a safe working environment. The ideal candidate must possess a Professional Qualification in Occupational Nursing, previous experience of 3-5 years, and strong interpersonal skills. A valid driver's license and computer literacy are essential. This is a permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Dispensing licence is required.
• Experience in the occupational health field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare and administer first aid to employees.
• Dispense prescribed medication.
• Coordinate employee medicals with Operations Manager and HRM.
• Raise healthcare awareness and recommend lifestyle improvements.
• Coordinate monthly healthcare meetings with HRM and GM.
• Verify clinic appointment requests from employees.
• Report on Employee Health to HRM weekly with improvement recommendations.
• Handle IOD administration and investigations.
• Manage family planning documentation for employees.
• Meet regularly with healthcare providers.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with HR to foster a positive working environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

IsiZulu communication

Decision-making

Response to pressure

Computer literacy

Own vehicle and valid driver's license

Education

Professional Qualification in Occupational Nursing

Job description

About the job On Site Occupational Nursing Manager

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizing skills to coordinate healthcare initiatives
• Ability to communicate with others effectively especially in isiZulu
• Professional Qualification in Occupational Nursing
• Ability to work with details and time-sensitive issues
• Good decision-making skills and response to high-pressure situations
• Previous experience in a similar role 3-5 years
• Dispensing licence is a must
• Similar experience in the occupation health field is beneficial
• Computer literacy is a must
• Drivers license is essential with own vehicle

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare to employees, this includes administering first aid where needed and evaluatingemployees’ overall health.
• Dispensing prescribed medication and treatment with those employees that have their medication delivered.
• (CCMD)Coordinate and perform employee medicals (annual/entry/exit) with the consultation of Operations Manager and HRM.
• Raise healthcare awareness with employees this includes evaluating an employee’s health and making lifestylerecommendations to improve their health.
• Coordinate monthly meetings with HRM and GM to discuss general healthcare tips and recommendations.
• Day to day verification of clinic/hospital appointment requests by employees.
• Report on Employee Health to HRM on a weekly basis with recommendations on how to improve company healthcare initiatives.
• IOD administration and investigation as per the OHS Act.
• Handle all family planning (issuing and documentation) and maintain updated maternity schedules for employees.
• Meet with external stakeholders on a frequent basis to strengthen relationships with healthcare providers in the area.
• Promote a safe work environment to ensure employee safety and product integrity.
• Work with HR to promote a positive working environment.