STAFF WELLNESS OFFICER – (GABORONE) – BOTSWANAPOST

BPS 33/2/2 Vol.1 (53)

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops health and wellness goals and objectives supported by a Health and Wellness program to; educate and promote Healthy lifestyle, Prevention of opportunistic infections, Psycho-social services and risk management for the organization’s personnel based on a needs assessment to ensure the organizations Welfare and Wellness levels comply to recommended International thresholds. The Staff Wellness Officer will support all wellness initiatives including but not limited to; partnering with the business to ensure appropriate Human Capital solutions are provided, communications and marketing, outcome measurement and reporting.

The position reports to the Human Capital Relationship Manager-Head Office/Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Ensures organisational Health and Wellness program complies with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, global health standards and associated laws and regulations

* Develops and implements the Staff Wellness Policy.

* Implements wellbeing strategy in Human Capital and make a prioritized plan of action.

* Collaborates with company partners offering medical services to the organisation to achieve the established goals and objectives.

* Identification of Psycho-social support service providers and coordinates the counselling services for staff.

* Assists in the resolution of disciplinary or grievances cases between staff members.

* Give expert advice in resourcing and other HC related issues.

POSITION REQUIREMENT

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Human Resources, Occupational health or related field. A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health/Community

Health will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in coordinating Corporate Wellness programs, planning, implementing and evaluating health and wellbeing activities and programs and continuously link these programs to the

wellness promotion in the workplace environment. Strong experience in one or more HR disciplines such as Employee Relations, Recruitment, Policy interpretation is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

*Computer Literacy
*Leadership & Managerial Skills
*Planning/Organizing Skills
*Strong Problem-Solving Skills
*Negotiation & Communication Skills
*Action Oriented & Creative Thinking
*Strategic Thinking &
* Client Orientation

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

* Cost control and management of budget
* Incident/Accident Investigations
* Stakeholder engagement
* Effective Communication
* Capacity building and resource mobilisation
* Risk identification and mitigation
* Program development and implementation.
* Counselling and support

BENEFITS:

BotswanaPost offers attractive salaries and benefit packages that are commensurate with qualifications and experience.