Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, is one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas. Working closely with industry and other R&D institutions, Mintek provides service test work, process development and optimisation, consulting and innovative ...
Provide a professional and cost effective occupational and primary healthcare service.
Promote and implement a high performance culture within the area of responsibility.
Advise senior management on occupational health programmes, legal and regulatory compliance, and trends related to workplace exposure.
Deliver comprehensive best practice services in occupational medicine, environmental health, occupational hygiene, employee wellness, and occupational safety.
Formulate and maintain occupational health policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
Implement and manage medical surveillance programmes aligned to employee exposure risks.
Investigate excessive sick absenteeism and manage disability cases where required.
Manage and support work related clinical matters, including incapacity management and hearing conservation programmes.
Conduct health risk assessments, walk through inspections, and recommend risk based medical surveillance programmes.
Review Project Information Charts (PICs) and provide guidance on required biological monitoring.
Attend SHEQ meetings and present occupational health risks to relevant divisions when required.
Compile and submit monthly and quarterly occupational health reports to management.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
MBChB qualification.
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical practitioner.
Certificate in Ionising Radiation in the Workplace for Medical Practitioners.
At least three (3) years’ post graduate medical experience, including occupational health exposure.
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