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 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

Human Resource Manager

Seprod Limited

3 Felix Fox Boulevard

Marcus Garvey Drive

Kingston

Email: hr@seprod.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed