The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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Appropriate qualification allowing registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Registration: HPCSA registration as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ appropriate experience as Occupational Medical Officer after registration.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of OHS legislation, COIDA processes, Department of Labour and Compensation Fund. Familiarity with GDOH vision/mission, employment law, OHS Act, Public Service Act, COID Act, BCEA, LRA, Batho Pele, National Core Standards, ISO 45000, PFMA, and National Treasury Regulations. Skills: Computer literacy, change management, strategic and financial management. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and report-writing skills. Coaching and resilience management.
Duties :
Develop and manage medical surveillance programs (OHSA). Oversee biological monitoring, initial, periodic, and exit medical examinations. Manage occupational injuries, disease incidents, and develop incident management protocols. Report injuries on duty and occupational emergencies. Certify fitness for work and return-to-work assessments. Develop risk-based medical surveillance plans and ensure compliance with compensation processes. Manage primary health care services. Participate in disaster management and health & safety inspections. Develop/review occupational health policies. Promote health education (HIV/AIDS, TB, SHERQ, wellness). Monitor absenteeism. Maintain a legal compliance register. Lead OHS/Wellness initiatives.