Senior Personnel Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Degree in Social Science or Industrial Psychology or behavioural related studies.
• Registration with professional bodies such as SACSSP and HPCSA. Relevant years of experience in field. A valid driver`s license and willingness to travel is essential. 

DUTIES :

• HIV/AIDS and TB management: Mainstream HIV/AIDS and TB into the core functions of the department; Provide education, awareness and prevention programmes. Plan and conduct regular Health screenings. Distribution of wellness information material and articles. Health and
• Productivity Management Services: Coordinate Disease Management & Chronic illnesses awareness and education sessions, workshops; Support the department with incapacity cases.
• Organise Mental Health information sessions and distribution of articles on a regular basis. Liaise and make referrals to Mental Health institutions when required. Occupational Health and Safety Management: create awareness on occupational safety behaviour and provide information related to Injury on duty.
• Wellness management: Promote work life balance for employees. Provide support to Individuals through Wellness intervention (Psychosocial). Provide counselling to individual employees and their immediate family members. Conduct group counselling sessions for e.g. debriefing or trauma. Provide management with feedback through progress reports on referred cases while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support and advice managers on handling employees experiencing wellness related challenges. Promote individual Physical Wellness by encouraging sports activities. Plan and conduct retirement sessions. Facilitate and assist in the Medical Health Surveillance of employees placed on hazardous environment.