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Occupational Medicine Specialist Medical / Emergency / Health / Lab
JHB North, Johannesburg - GautengOccupational Medicine SpecialistSandringhamR1 891 159paBUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHDISCIPLINE : OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINEPurpose of the post:Provide an integrated quality occupational health referral service that is compliant with relevant legislation and adheres to strategies, policies, standards of NHLS/ NIOH. Implement and support NHLS Management strategy through research, projects, advocacy, teaching, training and provision of clinical service.Key Job Responsibilities:Provide an integrated Specialist Occupational Health ServicesConduct educational campaigns on Occupational Health Services programmes that provide awareness to private and public sectorProvide Occupational Medical Clinical services for private and public industry requiring investigation and management of potential occupational diseasesCommunicate and guide employees on relevant OHS policies and proceduresEnsure compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA and other relevant ActsSupervision, coordination and administration of Occupational Medicine and Public Health Registrar programmes.Contribute to teaching and training of undergraduate medical program, post graduate programmes including the Diploma in Occupational Health in line with the University requirementsCollaborate with the Ergonomics unit, through workplace risk assessments and NHLS projectsProvide outreach support and training on legislative frameworks and current Occupational Health trend to governmental departments, industry, the public and occupational health practitionersParticipate in surveillance and research (own and collaborative) for increase in scientific knowledge for the good of the publicForm part of NIOH Occupational Medicine Advisory Team/ Committees by providing private and public sector occupational medicine advice and engage in media campaigns as and when necessaryOperate in a timeous manner by responding to customer queries and those emanating from NHLS, NIOH, NICD and other agenciesStrengthen NIOH relations with stakeholder engagement in both governmental and non- governmental structuresParticipate in various projects as identified in the NHLS strategyClinical management of patients at Occupational Medical Clinic and provision of reports within SLAConduct Industry work-process reviews and provide reports within SLAParticipate in workplace Health risk assessment projectsInitiate revenue generation activitiesMinimum requirements & key competencies:Medical Doctor e.g. MBCHBRegistration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner /Specialist with Fellowship in Occupational Medicineand a MmedMinimum 3 years experience in occupational health environmentExperience in policy development and management (desirable)Understanding of policy/strategy/SOP developmentOccupational health and safety legislation knowledgeKnowledge of teaching and training methodologyKnowledge of research methodologyKnowledge in management of occupational health servicesManagement and leadership skills (desirable)Communication skills (verbal and written)Interpersonal skillsComputer literacy (MS Office, health information systems)Report writing skillsAnalytical thinkingAbility to make decision independentlyDrivers' license and own transportAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary teamClinical skillsShould you not hear from us within 7 days of your application, please consider as unsuccessfulApply for this Job

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