Senior Occupational Health Nurse Prof Occupational Health (Fixed Contract) at Eskom Communications

Behavioural


Integrity
Honesty
Trustworthiness
Professionalism
Leadership
Live the Eskom vision
Grow people
Ignite passion
Promote teamwork
Encourage the right behaviour
Promote open and transparent communication


Knowledge


Relevant labour and health legislation e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993
Understanding the health care system and operational unit environment (business unit where clinic is based) in which service is provided (e.g., health care delivery models in the province)
Good understanding of clients/customers in the business unit
Advance practical knowledge of primary health care
Good understanding of Eskom policies, procedures, stated benefits, pension and provident fund (EPPF), employment equity classification (people with disabilities) and social claims Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)
Good understanding of Public Finance Management Act PFMA
Advance knowledge of Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP0 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)
Lifestyle management including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and tuberculosis (TB) in the workplace
Management of sickness, absenteeism, and medically incapacitated employees
Management of wellness service provider contracts, including eligibility requirements, performance, standards, budget, limitations, scope of service, strength, and weakness of the service provider
Good understanding on how medical aid scheme-chronic diseases management programmes function


Skills


Communication, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation
Excellent written communication
Management and execution of large-scale projects
Computer literacy
Conflict management and resolution
Problem solving
Analytical
Referral management
People management


Key Responsibilities


Implement an occupational health surveillance programme in the business unit (BU)/division/health center according to the occupational risk exposure profile (OREP).
Prepare and co-ordinate cases for proposed medical boarding, incapacity, sick leave management, disability, and assessments in consultation with the Eskom occupational health medical practitioner (OHMP).
Monitor and refer acute and chronic cases to the relevant health and wellness function inside or outside of Eskom.
Provide an advisory, consultative and specialist service to all stakeholders.
Capture and record data of all activities on systems, applications, and products (SAP) environmental, health and safety (EHS).


Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):


Bachelor of Nursing at NQF8 with 480 credits plus Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health at NQF8 with 120 credits plus Dispensing Licensing Certificate


Related Minimum Experience:


4 years Occupational health and primary health care experience.


Professional Registration Body:


South African Nursing Council (SANC)