DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
To be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and management of the Occupational Health Program,  The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of strategies aimed at minimizing occupational health risks with a focus on management of cost, resources and effective of people. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric/Grade12 Certificate 
• Diploma in General Nursing, Psychiatry, Community nursing and Midwifery
• B tech in Occupational Health 
• Valid Driver’s license
• Current and valid registration with South African Nursing Council with
• Occupational health registered as an additional qualification 
• Professional Indemnity Cover 
• Current and Valid registration with SASOHN as a member 
• Certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry 
• Valid registration with SASOHN as an Audiometrist 
• Dispensing license 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)

• Health risk analysis 
• Respond to medical emergencies 
• Compliance with all applicable legislation within the scope of occupational health and those that are in line with Railway requirements 
• Accurate document and records management to ensure confidentiality, continuity, accessibility, legibility 
• Compliance with all Metrorail/PRASA policies and procedures 
• Analysis and monitoring of occupational health exposure trends and development of recommendations controls to reduce such exposures. 
• Involvement in design and implementation of health promotion activities including Health Awareness Days, Management of IOD’s and strategies to minimize claims, Depot visits etc. 
• Participating in Internal and external Audits 
• Medical surveillance – Pre-employment, Pre-placement, Periodic, exit., Post incident medicals and transfer medicals 
• Refer all Primary Health Care to the hospital or local clinic 
• Have knowledge on HIV/AIDS and chronic illness management including follow-up, counselling, ARV dispensing/arrangement, etc.