Occupational Health Manager - ER24 at ER24

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• Plan, develop and administer policies and procedures of the Occupational Health Clinic. 
• Manage resources to meet the Occupational Health and Safety objectives of the company. 
• Provide care to employees that leads to promotion, protection and restoration of the employee's health within a safe working environment. 
• Comply with statutory requirements and Company policies and procedures 
• Administration duties

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• A Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing 

DESIRED EDUCATION: 

• A Diploma in Nursing Education and Management 
• Certification in Audiometry

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

• At least 5 years proven experience in an Occupational Health Clinic environment 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 5 years experience within an administrative role within an Occupational Health and wellness environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure OHP's completion and follow-up of pre-placement medical examinations complying with relevant legislation, environmental job demands and physical ability to perform work 
• Manage the Occupational Health Clinic and act as a resource and advisor to staff regarding the health care services that are provided to employees. 
• Evaluate performance, counsel and coach Occupational Health clinic staff as necessary. 
• Promote, supervise and perform prompt and effective medical assistance to employees in acute and chronic situations. 
• Investigate illness and injury episodes and trends to determine health and safety needs of the Employees.
• Communication of information to the Head of the Health and Safety department as well as the Employee Relations Manager for future programme development. 
• Wellness development and management and conduct a health promotion programme on a regular basis. 
• Supervise the development and maintenance of accurate medical records and medical reports in order to track employee health, illness and wellness. 
• Promote Employee Assistance Programme 
• Manage and maintain drug registers medicine permit and WCC documentation etc. 

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to adapt to on demand requests
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Microsoft Office suites (MS Office, Word and Excel)
• Proven experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• SharePoint system
• Project and program Administration skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Data analysis and interpretation

Closing date: 08/08/2025