Background
The Occupational Health Nurse promotes and maintains the health, safety, and well-being of employees within the workplace.
Responsibilities
Health Assessments: Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and exit medical examinations for employees.
Workplace Health Promotion: Develop and implement health promotion and wellness programs, including health education and disease prevention initiatives.
Injury and Illness Management: Provide first aid and emergency care for workplace injuries and illnesses, and coordinate referrals to external healthcare facilities.
Occupational Health Surveillance: Monitor and assess workplace health hazards, and conduct health surveillance for employees exposed to occupational risks.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records, including medical histories, examination results, and immunization records.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and company policies.
Health Education: Educate employees on workplace safety, ergonomics, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with the safety department, human resources, and management on health-related matters.
Fitness for Duty: Assess employees' fitness for duty and make recommendations regarding work restrictions or accommodations.
Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Nursing, additional training in Occupational Health, valid practicing license, and relevant experience.
How to Apply
DROP OR MAIL YOUR APPLICATION TODAY.
Drop at: OHSI Head Office
Apply by emailing: info@ohsi.org.zm
