Job Description

The Occupational Health Practitioner will be responsible to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by
implementing and monitoring activities relating to occupational health and executing a risk based medical surveillance
programme.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-employment, Periodical and Exit Medicals/health assessments.
• Biological Monitoring and Medical Testing.
• Assist with Occupational Exposure Risk Profiles (OREP's) and Man Job Specifications to enable appropriate Medical

Surveillance.

• Review worker exposure: concentration of stress agent, duration of exposure, frequency of exposure, individual

susceptibility.

• Occupational Injuries and Disease Management.
• Assist with worker integration into the workplace after prolonged absence due to illness or injury and assess fitness to

work or refer for such assessment.

• Recognise chronic disease early and manage these conditions to ensure productivity by screening; early referral; health

education and encouragement of compliance with treatment and lifestyle charges.

• Implement a risk based Immunisation programme.
• Consultation, Counselling and/or referral of employees when needed to ensure optimal physical and mental wellbeing.
• Coordination of annual employee wellbeing days/initiatives.
• Provide Emergency Medical Care when needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete, updated and confidential health records for each employee.
• Co-ordinate radiation medicals and assist with over exposure incidents.
• Manage Dosimeters and monitor employee exposure doses.
• Assist the responsible Radiographer and licence holder of Hospital radiation equipment as Radiation Safety Office
• Participate in Radiation Protection committee Meetings.
• Assist in conducting and reviewing Health Risks assessments as per Legislative requirements.
• Form part of the Hospital Risk Management team that conducts the Site Specific HIRA (Hazard Identification and risks

assessment that includes inter alia assessment of physical, chemical, biological and psychological hazards).

• Assist in conducting workplace inspections/walkthrough surveys to evaluate effectiveness of risk controls.
• Assist in advising line managers on the recognition, evaluation and control of environmental factors or stressors arising in

or from the workplace.

• Attend and/or coordinate the OHS and Waste committee meetings.
• Attend Major Incident Committee Meetings and provide input into the Major Incident Plans, training and drills required.
• Advise on Occupational Hygiene Survey requirements.
• Advise Line managers and workers on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing.
• Assist in managing COID cases
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Intermediate to Advanced computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of global sustainability initiatives and best practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Registered as an Occupational Health Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• Registration with SANC as an OHNP.
• Registration with SASOHN and/or SAIOSH
• Excellent understanding of relevant legislation applicable to OHS.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others.
• Understanding of risk management processes.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Relevant experience in the following areas is essential: General nursing, occupational health nursing, pharmacology,

medical nursing, social and behavioural sciences, toxicology, environmental hygiene, ethical and legal compliance,
education, risk management, safety and management principles for an effective health service.

• Work experience in a Hospital environment is required

APPLICATION PROCESS
The Hospital's Employment Equity plan and targets wil be considered as part of the recruitment process
aligned to the Group's Employment Equity strategy. Aloecrest actively supports the recruitment of people
with disabilities.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to

Should you not receive feedback two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application

Aloecrest Hospital