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Job title : Specialist Occupational Medical Practitioner (24 Months Contract)
Job Location : North West,
Deadline : November 04, 2024
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Job Description:
As our Specialist Occupational Medical Practitionersome of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Safety, Health, and Environment
- Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
- SHE policies and procedures:
- Escalate all unsafe practices or risks to the direct supervisor/manager.
- Support good housekeeping in the department and on-site to ensure compliance.
- Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
- Performance and Delivery
- Medical Capacity Management
- Manage and coordinate medical evaluation cases for the mine to ensure the efficient and optimal functioning of the health system, reduce risks, and ensure compliance.
- Oversee and direct injury-on-duty (IOD) cases during and after working hours, ensuring swift medical response, accurate case tracking, and minimal operational disruption.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure that medical findings and recommendations are integrated into the overall health strategy of the mine.
- Medical Audit and Compliance
- Provide expert advice during medical audits, ensuring conformance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinate workplace medical visits to monitor and assess health and safety conditions, ensuring proactive risk identification and effective health system functioning.
- Support the audit teams by presenting critical insights on medical practices and contributing to corrective actions for health-related non-conformities.
- The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
- Management of Health Matters
- Advise management and employees on health-related matters, including working capacity assessments, workplace conditions, and return-to-work programs following illness or injury.
- Guide decision-making regarding medical disability, Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE) cases, and general employee placement to ensure employee well-being and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement strategies to address chronic health conditions and promote workplace wellness, improving employee productivity and long-term health outcomes.
- Management of Medical Evaluations
- Conduct and oversee evaluations for pregnant women and other employees requiring medical assessments, ensuring compliance with health standards and legal requirements.
- Serve as a key Operations Risk Assessment team member, providing expert medical insights to mitigate health-related risks and prevent production delays.
- Recommend necessary adjustments in working conditions for vulnerable employees to ensure safety and compliance with medical guidelines.
- People and Team Management
- Lead and manage the medical team, ensuring optimal resource utilisation, continuous professional development, and the delivery of high-quality medical services.
- Foster a culture of excellence by promoting strong work ethics, performance improvement, and a focus on health and safety across the team.
- Facilitate safety meetings, ensuring all workers are informed about health risks, preventive measures, and the latest health and safety protocols.
- Implement performance monitoring systems to track team effectiveness and enhance overall productivity in the medical department.
This role is in the SHEPS & Contractor Management (SHEPS & CM) NCdiscipline at a 6.12 level reporting to Superintendent OMP)
Qualifications:
- MBCHB (Curriculum as set by SA Medical and Dental Council)
- DOH Occupational Medicine and Occupational Hygiene
- SA Drivers Licence
Technical Knowledge
- 6-8 years of relevant medical experience with a comprehensive medical diagnosis and treatment understanding.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology.
- Understanding of emergency medicine and injury management in mining.
- Knowledge of infectious diseases and their workplace impact.
- Expertise in occupational health risks and preventive healthcare.
- Deep knowledge of workplace illnesses related to mining hazards.
- Understanding of occupational rehabilitation and return-to-work strategies.
- Knowledge of legal requirements in occupational health (MHSA, OHSA).
- Understanding industrial hygiene and environmental health risk control.
- Familiarity with exposure monitoring and workplace inspection techniques.
- Expertise in managing medical evaluations for workplace hazards.
- Knowledge of PPE standards and health screening protocols.
- Familiarity with audit processes for occupational health standards.
- Understanding global safety standards like OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001.
- Knowledge of compliance governance in health management.
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