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Occupational Health Manager / Occupational Health Officer

Occupational Health Manager / Occupational Health Officer

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Job Description


We are seeking a qualified and proactive Occupational Health Manager / Occupational Health Officer to oversee and implement occupational health programmes, workplace health policies, and employee wellbeing initiatives. The role is responsible for identifying workplace health risks, monitoring occupational health standards, coordinating health assessments, and promoting a safe and healthy working environment. The successful candidate will work closely with management, employees, and relevant departments to minimise occupational health risks and support organisational health and safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and monitor occupational health policies, programmes, and procedures.
  • Conduct workplace health risk assessments and identify potential occupational health hazards.
  • Monitor employee health conditions and coordinate occupational health assessments and medical surveillance programmes where applicable.
  • Advise management on occupational health risks, preventive measures, and workplace health improvements.
  • Monitor workplace exposure to physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
  • Coordinate workplace health inspections, health monitoring activities, and occupational health initiatives.
  • Investigate occupational illnesses, work-related health incidents, and potential exposure cases.
  • Implement employee health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention programmes.
  • Maintain occupational health records, reports, and relevant documentation.
  • Provide occupational health guidance, awareness sessions, and training to employees.
  • Coordinate with healthcare professionals, safety personnel, and external service providers.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of occupational health programmes and recommend improvements.
  • Prepare regular occupational health performance reports for management.
  • Support the organisation in maintaining appropriate occupational health standards and practices.
Requirements
  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Relevant professional qualifications or recognised occupational health certifications are an advantage.
  • Proven experience in occupational health management, workplace health programmes, or occupational health services.
  • Good knowledge of workplace health hazards, risk assessment, medical surveillance, and preventive health practices.
  • Understanding of occupational health management systems and workplace health standards.
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with management, employees, and healthcare professionals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and occupational health documentation systems.
  • Strong commitment to employee wellbeing, workplace health, and continuous improvement.

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    Key Skills

    Occupational Health Documentation Systems

    Medical Surveillance

    Preventive Health Practices

    Occupational Health Management Systems

    Occupational Health Management

    Workplace Health Programmes