Occupational Health Officer – Kromberg & Schubert Botswana 1062 views

COMPANY

EDUCATION

• Family Nurse Practitioner OR
• General Nursing and a Diploma in Occupational Health
• Botswana Nursing Council Registration

• At least 2 years post qualification experience in a manufacturing or production or mining environment
  Experience in primary health care
  Extensive knowledge of occupational health-related legislation
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Provide an effective sickness absence case management service for managers
• Provide back to work consultations with employees who have been away from work due to ill health and / or sickness
• Provide appropriate advice and support to staff who sustain injuries at work
• Provide employees consultations on social matters with the aim to improve their wellbeing at work and home; where necessary refer the employee to the clinic for specialist treatment.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s medical surveillance and incapacity management policies
• Advise managers of appropriate staff health surveillance programmes in accordance with legal requirements of the Country and in line with Company policies
• Deliver informative oral and visual presentations to employees on matters of health and wellness
• In conjunction with departments and employees provide planned topical practical wellness sessions to employees and conduct extensive health awareness campaigns and initiatives for employees
• Provide workplace health promotion activities to improve mental and physcial health and wellbeing of employees in the workplace through initiatives such as but not limited to health education focused on lifestyle behaviour change
• Perform risk assessments and their mitigation for all operational and administrative areas
• Provide monthly reports on the Plant’s health risks and state of wellness
• All health-related audits across the Company
• On an adhoc basis liaise with the clinic on matters related to occupational health and potential risk posed to the wellness of employees

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Assertive
• Pro-activity
• Analytical Thinking
• Effective communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management
• Interpersonal skills