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 safety, health, waste and executing a risk based medical surveillance programme. Job Responsibilities: Implement a risk based Immunisation programme. Co-ordinate radiation medicals and assist with over exposure incidents. Advise line managers and workers on legal requirements with regards to appropriate Waste Management which include segregation, containerisation, storage, transport and disposal of waste. Provide Emergency Medical Care when needed. Perform duties as the designated Waste Officer for the Hospital. Plan time for workplace visits, risk assessments, audits and consultation with workers and management with regards to OHS and Waste. Advise Line managers and workers on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing. Collate and Review monthly Occupational Health and Waste Statistics and reports to ensure timeous identification of trends and associated risks or opportunities for improvement. Manage Dosimeters and monitor employee exposure doses. Consultation, Counselling and/or referral of employees when needed to ensure optimal physical and mental wellbeing. Assist the responsible Radiographer and licence holder of Hospital radiation equipment as Radiation Safety Officer Maintain accurate, complete, updated and confidential health records for each employee. Job Requirements: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others. Excellent understanding of relevant legislation applicable to OHS. Understanding of risk management processes Qualification & Experience: Registration with SASOHN and/or SAIOSH. Registration with SANC as an OHNP. Registered as a General Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF 7 qualification. Job Details: Company: Netcare Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Centurion, Gauteng, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here Vacancieshut.com
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