Job Description

Occupational Medical Practitioner

Function

Other

Facility

Position

Occupational Medical Practitioner

Introduction

A vacancy exists for an Occupational Medical Practitioner in the Northern Cape, reporting to the Business Manager, Inland North Region.

The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours a week as well as standby.

The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for the management and provision of Occupational, Primary Healthcare, Emergency Care Services, at a mining client in the area.

Critical Outputs

• To manage and provide quality professional Occupational, Primary Healthcare and Emergency Care services, at the Client's site
• To maintain an Occupational Health Risk Management Programme at the Client's site, ensuring compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation.
• To assist with on-going development, implementation and evaluation of the on-site Occupational Health Programme.
• To conduct health risk assessments, compile related feedback reports and assist with development and implementation of a risk based medical surveillance programme and matrix
• To conduct medical examinations, assess and trend medical surveillance results
• To assist with work related clinical matters, fitness and return to work assessments and incapacity assessment and management
• To assist with injuries on duty and medical emergencies, also after hours, as per a standby/call-out roster (approximately two weeks per month)
• To assume responsibility for the functional clinical and medical assessments and daily management of patients
• To advise the client on Occupational, Primary, General Health and legislative related matters
• To facilitate the implementation of all related legislative requirements
• To assist with the updating of policies, procedures and protocols, in line with current or changing legislation

Requirements

• MBChB, with a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and at least 5 year's proven experience, in Occupational Medicine.
• Up to date ATLS & ACLS certificates with related experience in Emergency Care (preferred)
• Knowledge of mining legislation and experience in Occupational Healthcare, mining, would be an advantage
• Dispensing Licence
• Own transport will be required.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, OH Clinic management programmes)
• Registration with SASOM
• Up to date CPD points

Competencies

• Resilience
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Leadership
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills

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Closing date

Friday, February 9, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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