Job Description

A leading and reputable chemical manufacturing factory based in Kempton Park has a challenging but exciting position for a suitably qualified Occupational Health Practitioner.
 Purpose of the job
• Provide quality occupational, primary, and promotional health services according to relevant legislation.
• Have knowledge of spirometry and audiometry interpretation and intervention.
• Support the business in achieving SHERQ objectives.
Qualifications:
• Matric
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• BTech Occupational Health Nursing Science or Post Basic Occupational Health Nursing
• Certificate in Audiometry
• Certificate in Spirometry
• Dispensing license
• SANC Registration
• SASOHN Registration
• Audiometrist Registration
 
Experience
• 3-5 years occupational health experience in the occupational health setting.
 
Technical Competencies
• Nursing Act
• Health Act
• Medicines and Related Substance Act
• COID Act
• SABS Standards
• Nursing Act
• Competency in performing and interpreting spirometry and audiometry
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional ethics and attention to detail
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Time Management
• Conflict resolution
• Empathy
• Computer Literate
Personal Circumstances:
Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre
Must be prepared to be on standby
 
Key performance area
1. Spirometry and Audiometry Measurement
• Determine lung function fitness of all people entering the site according to the SABS 083 standards.
• Determine hearing levels of all people entering the site according to SABS 083/152 standards and instruction 171 of the OHS Act.
• Complete the relevant questionnaire with any abnormal results.
2. Pre-employment Medicals
• Determine the person’s current medical condition by performing baseline medical examinations according to Occupational Health Policy and Procedure.
• Ensure that the Occupational Medical Practitioner carries out a physical examination, by on the day of examination.
• Draw a risk-based nursing care plan on all new employees, to prevent occupational health diseases.
3. Medical Surveillance (Physical Examinations)
• Determine any deterioration in employee’s health since the previous examination by conducting a medical surveillance examination as per schedule.
• Ensure that any abnormal results are reported to the Occupational Medical Practitioner as soon as possible and to plant management soonest possible after consultation with the OMP.
Other details:
Salary: R400K basic annual salary negotiable depending on experience (Market related).
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Skills Required