Package : Grade 1: R 571,161.00 per annum (plus benefits) Grade 2: R 661,572.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Requirements :
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 with Diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery and National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety. A dispensing license will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 7 years of appropriate/recognizable experience in General Nursing and Midwifery after registration as a Professional Nurse and Midwife with current proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
One year post-basic qualification in Occupational Health & Safety. Spirometry, audiometry and visual certificates. 3 to 5 years' experience in providing Occupational Health and Safety services.
Knowledge/course in an integrated employee health and wellness programme will be an added advantage. Strong writing and policy development skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills. Have a valid driver's license.
Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment. Ability to work independently with good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of basic human resource management and financial management legal framework. Verified proof of experience in nursing; service certificate to be attached. Knowledge and understanding of all nursing legislation and the Health Act.
Duties :
Plan, develop and administer policies and procedures of occupational health and safety. Manage resources to meet the department occupational health objectives. Provide occupational health and safety services to employees that lead to promotion, protection and restoration of the employees' health within a safe working environment.
Comply with statutory requirement and departmental policies, procedures and administrative duties. Develop an independent Health and Safety Program in workplace. Develop disease prevention programs. Perform risk assessment to identify and prevent health care problems, immediate treatment of employees and take remedial steps to ensure safety of employees.
Ensure that hospital complies with OHS rules to ensure safe working environment by identifying worker and workplace hazards. Education of all employees on preventative measures against occupational hazards. Promote health working conditions.
Develop relevant occupational health and safety protocols and SOPs. Establish a referral system for the institution; programme development establishes the implementation and marketing of OHS services.
The incumbent will also be responsible to do operational work such as medical surveillance, management of injury on duty, management of medical emergency for staff, and participate in disaster management. Work with HR and other stakeholders in the management of absenteeism due to ill health and injury on duty. Plan and budget for OHS. Identify training needs and develop programmes.