Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
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MBChB degree with a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Medicine/Occupational Health
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in occupational health coupled with supervisory experience
Computer literacy
Valid Code B driver’s licence
Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and compliance requirements
Registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and affiliated professional bodies.
Key Performance Areas
Develop risk-based medical surveillance programmes and Conduct medical surveillance programmes to assess fitness for work
Perform pre-placement medicals, driver’s medicals, and interpret results of specialist tests including, but not limited to audiometry spirometry, biological monitoring, and immunity studies
Perform medical assessments of alternative personal protective equipment
Perform ill health incapacity case management, and develop referral systems for functional capacity evaluations and specialist assessments
Provide medical opinion validity of additional sick leave applications
Manage cases of occupational diseases in line with the COID Act, and ensure the use of appropriate resources in compliance with regulatory requirements
Contribute to the development of occupational health policies, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures
Supervise and support clinic staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Conduct research on developments within the field of occupational health, medical impairments, and related health conditions to inform best practices
Provide occupational health-related advisory services
Conduct and evaluate Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
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