December 21, 2024, 11:33 am

Occupational Health Nurse


The incumbent will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating and implementing occupational health programmes designed to provide a high standard of professional health care and advice to employees.

Qualifications

  • BSc. in Nursing from an accredited institution OR 
  • Diploma or equivalent in Industrial Nursing Administration 
  • Registered General Certificate in nursing practice. 
  • Training in Midwifery and First Aid , a distinct asset 
  • Training in Occupational Health and Safety 
  • Four (4) years nursing experience in an industrial environment

 

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and maintain the Company's occupational health care programmes. 
  • Ensure the implementation of the Company's occupational health care programme by counselling employees on health related matters and consulting with external medical personnel and services as necessary 
  • Manage and evaluate sick leaves and absenteeism for the detection and follow-up of occupation related illness, post-sick leave as well as accident fitness evaluation. 
  • Investigate and recommend systems for improved health care 
  • Monitor, maintain and control the supply of drugs and other materials used by subsidiaries 
  • Co-ordinate the visitation programme for sick and disabled employees. 
  • Inspect plant facilities, identify and report occupational health hazards. 
  • Monitor the incidence and frequency of occupational ailments of individual employees on the job and take the necessary corrective measures. 
  • Monitor investigation of injuries sustained by employees on the job and ensure the completion of necessary insurance and other claims 
  • Monitor and ensure provision of valid Food Handler's Permits for the relevant employees 
  • Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other agencies on medical advisories of national importance and communicate with employees as required. 
  • Assist with Safety, G.M.P and other health related educational programs and activities. 
  • Coordinate the scheduling and implementation of periodic First Aid training. 

 

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Contact
Seprod Foundation
 

Email: hr@seprod.com


Seprod Foundation
Jamaica

Base Salary: Undisclosed