Occupational Health Practitioner - Kathu at Anglo American

Job Description:

Assess the health status of workers in relation to their work and the potential hazards involved.

• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
• 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 SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Analyze employee results and escalation of deviations in employees' results from previous records.
• Conduct physical examinations on employees to determine their fitness levels.
• Make referrals of health conditions requiring further investigation by specific specialists.
• Capturing of examination results in the Health Source system.
• Screen and evaluate medical surveillance results from outsourced services.
• Assist in conducting medical Surveillance.
• Assist in the management of Sishen employee absenteeism.
• Assist in implementing health campaigns and health promotion, such as managing chronic diseases.
• Participate in implementing applicable policies and guidelines to ensure a positive approach to a healthy work environment.
• Participate in workplace investigations to determine the suitability and fitness of employees with specific medical conditions as part of the medical incapacity process.
• Compile monthly reports based on results identified.

Qualifications:

• National Higher Certificate in Occupational Health (NQF5)
• SA Drivers License
• Registered at SANC (South African Nursing Council) Registered Occupational Health Practitioner (Technical member)

Technical Knowledge

• Experience in Occupational Health in the mining industry