Medical Inspector at The Department of Mineral Resources

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate MBCHB Degree and a post graduate qualification in Occupational Medicine (NQF 10). Registered with the HPCSA. Certificate for entry into SMS. Valid driver's license

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• minimum of 5 years senior/middle management level in Occupational Health/ Medicine and work as an OMP in the mines

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Management of people and finances, Strategic development and implementation, Policy development, Networking skills, presentation and report writing skills, Stakeholder management, Communication skills, Project management skills, General management skills, : Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act and other occupational health related prescripts, knowledge of the mining sector in South Africa and internationally, Knowledge of policy development techniques, Knowledge of policy analysis processes, Knowledge of international legislation and local legislation and interface with mines’ health regulations, Knowledge of research processes, knowledge of the Occupational Health trends and challenges, Knowledge of the public service legislation

DUTIES:

• Resolve disputes on findings of medical unfitness of mine employees through the appeals process as provided for in the MHS Act. Collect and analyse statistics gathered from Medical Reports\. Co-ordinate and ensure quality assurance of the process to receive and archive mine closure employee medical records. Participate /make inputs in mine health and safety accidents/ accident investigations (occupational medicine). Liaise / collaborate with relevant compensation houses with aspects related to compensation. Provide specialist advice/ information regarding HIV/AIDS/TB in the mining industry and liaise with the Department of Health and other relevant organisations dealing with TB/HIV. Manage the Directorate.