Occupational Health Nurse

Deadline: December 1, 2017
Posted: November 30, 2017 (2:13pm)

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 subsidiary
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 Handlers 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 for First Aid training.

Note

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

Contact

Email: hr@seprod.com

Seprod

Jamaica

Base Salary: Undisclosed