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NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)
  
INTERNAL VACANCY BULLETIN
 
GAUTENG REGION
 
BUSINESS UNIT: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 
DISCIPLINE: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE 
LOCATION: BRAAMFONTEIN
POSITION: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE X 3 - AMENDMENT 
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT: 06 MONTHS) 
PAY GRADE: C2 
REFERENCE NUMBER: NIOH0420.001-01 
 

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Main Purpose of the Job: 
Provides and manages the provision and maintenance of occupational health and specialist related services within the NHLS in a safe and secure manner. 
 
Key Job Responsibilities: 
■ Assist where necessary in providing and coordinating Occupational Health Service for NHLS employees. ■Provide health education by informing staff of potential workplace hazards to protect themselves against occupationally acquired diseases. ■ Assist in coordinating workplace Risk Assessments by a multidisciplinary Occupational Health team to determine preventative and/or corrective strategies and ensure a healthy and safe working environment. ■ Assist and co-ordinate routine Medical Surveillance Program for NIOH staff to establish baseline health data profiles for staff health monitoring.
■ Perform all requirements for case management and documentation in order to comply with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) legislation. ■ Implement and manage the NHLS Occupational Health Services for all NHLS Client institutions (Public & Private companies). ■ Perform, co-ordinate and facilitate patient's consultations. ■ Liaise with companies and employees on information needed. ■ Participate in and support Research Projects for the NIOH within Occupational Health Nurse Scope of Practice.
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Key Competency Requirements:
■ 4 year Nursing diploma ■ Diploma in Occupational health nursing (specialisation) ■ Registration with SANC ■ Valid driver’s licence ■ Practical nursing experience (3 years) Short course / certificate in required counselling discipline [e.g. HIV/Aids, TB, etc. (desirable)] ■ Proficiency in MS Office. ■Knowledge of Occupational Health principles and relevant legislation ■Strong written and verbal communication skills ■Excellent interpersonal skills ■Computer literacy ■Ability to maintain confidentiality ■Administrative skills ■Analytical skills. ■Report writing skills. ■Presentation skills. ■Attention to detail ■Ability to work under pressure. 
 
 
Enquiries may be directed to Ketsitseng Maseko @ 011 712 6528, e-mail application to Recruiter@nioh.ac.za
 
Closing date: 04 May 2020