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  • Posted: Sep 8, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Volkswagen Group South Africa manufactures cars that have set standards and defined generations for over 65 years. In South Africa we make the market leading and iconic Polo and Polo Vivo cars for local and export markets, and import and sell all other VW's, Audi and VW Commercial vehicles that you see on our roads today, and we are consistently rated...
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    Occupational Medical Practitioner

    ROLE PURPOSE

    The role is a 1-year contract and will be responsible for the provision of occupational and primary healthcare services. The position reports to the Manager Corporate Health Services who will remain responsible for the corporate health strategy and developing occupational health initiatives. 

    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

    • Liaise and engage with OHSE (Safety department) regarding Risk Assessments and Occupational Hygiene surveys
    • Assess and determine all Injuries on Duty, apply the necessary treatment and document the information as required by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
    • Assess and determine all medical emergencies which arise in the Plant, initiate treatment and co-ordinate further treatment as required
    • Determine, assess, analyse and advise the company on all Occupational Diseases and comply with the statutory requirements
    • Co-ordinate the health programs of the organization viz TB, HIV, STI’s and Health Checks
    • Co-ordinate the Medical Surveillance program eg statutory apprentice medicals, audiometry, lung function, vision screening, driver medicals, lead handlers, spray painters, radiation workers, food handlers and quality inspector medicals
    • Assess, advise and approve all pre-employment / pre-placement, periodic, transfer medical examinations
    • Co-ordinate the provision of Exit medicals
    • Co-ordinate Disability Management
    • Facilitate referral to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
    • Oversee the procurement of medical supplies as per the Pharmaceutical Act
    • Monitor and evaluate Sick Absenteeism company-wide, approve sick leave and advise management
    • Liaise and engage with local doctors, hospitals and other service providers
    • Liaise and work with the local and national Department of Health
    • Be aware and plan action for Infectious Disease outbreaks
    • Training of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (OHNP)   

    ABOUT YOU:

    • MB, ChB
    • Diploma in Occupational Health
    • Registration with Health Professional Council of SA
    • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as General Practitioner
    • Previous experience in Occupational Medicine of at least 2 years
    • Basic Life Support / ACLS / ATLS – highly advantageous
    • Dispensing Course & License
    • Short course: Audiometry, Spirometry & Vision Screening
    • Strong interpersonal relationships
    • Ability to interface and communicate with all levels of staff including Top Management and the Union
    • Conflict Management and negotiation skills
    • Training skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Business/Financial acumen
    • Decision-making skills
    • Project management skills
    • Administration skills
    • Computer literacy

     

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Volkswagen Group South Africa on www.linkedin.com to apply

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