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 FoundationEmail: hr@seprod.com
Seprod Foundation
Jamaica
Base Salary: Undisclosed