The key purpose of this role is to monitor employee’s health and encouraging better choices, meeting health and safety standards to reduce work-related injuries, and educating the workforce about the requirements to minimize health risks they would be facing.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Manage the Occupational Health records and resources.
• Manage Occupational Health Administration
• Responds to job-related medical emergencies and provides onsite treatment to sick or injured worker.
• Promotes and maintains the health and wellness of workers.
• Manage own performance and performance of direct reports.
• Remain up to date with current health and safety legislation.
• Ensure the health and safety of the workers by inspecting the workplace to maintain health standards.
• Promote workers productivity by supporting the development and implementation of health policies.
• Educate and train employees about prevalent health risks.
• Assist departments with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty.
• Contribute to the design and controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
• Apply the VPO principles and practices.

Qualifications and Experience

The occupant of this position should possess:

• Active nursing license as registered nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Certification in occupational health nursing will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to occupational and environmental health and safety
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Ability to administer medical aid in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations and remain calm in medical emergencies.
• Extensive knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of workplace hazards and safety risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested candidates who meet the above specifications may apply no later than 01 June 2023.