Occupational Health Practitioner II (P8) (Registrar: Occupational Health Practice)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Deliver professional occupational health services to the UJ community following the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, by:
- Implementing Health Surveillance Matrix prescribed and updated by Occupational Medical Practitioner.
- Conduct Spirometry, Audiometry, biological monitoring, Baseline, periodic and exit medical assessments of at-risk groups.
- Uptake of the annual medical surveillance program as per the Practice scorecard.
- Uptake of Occupational Health Risk Assessment plan as per the Practice scorecard.
- Create a safe and secure environment in the preparation of Cultural and Academic events by facilitating requests for medical standby.
- Management of Injuries on duty.
- Knowledge of pre and post-travel assessments, vaccinations and travel bag preparation. Quarterly and annual report writing.
- Ability to initiate and manage Preventative & Promotive Health Campaigns like influenza, Movember campaign, etc.
- Confidential record-keeping of clients and clinic administration.
- Ability to create a welcoming, caring and service-orientated environment for employees, students and visitors.
- Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
- NQF 7 qualification in the relevant field of Health Sciences (General Nursing, Community Health, Psychiatric Nursing) and Midwifery
- Occupational Health Nursing Science degree.
- 2-3 years of working experience in an Occupational Health environment.
- Certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry
- Dispensing license
- Good communication skills
- The ability to function under pressure and be responsive.
- Passionate about Occupational Health
- Self-driven and willing to go beyond expectations
- Writing and communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team
- Ability to conduct Spirometry, vision screening and Audiometry
- Experiences in working in a university environment will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
