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In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
Provide comprehensive, relevant and effective primary and occupational health programs to all employees of theUniversity, in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSACT), Compensation for OccupationalInjuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Health Professions Act, Medicine Control Regulation and any other relevantlegislation that needs to be adhered to.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
ï'· Assist with annual medical surveillance programmes for the institution, Including HearingConservation programmesï'· Assist with Treatments of medical emergencies and injuries on duty according to national policies,protocols, procedures and legislation.ï'· Assisting with medical waste management compliance for the Occupational health centreï'· Assist with vital signs of employees on medical surveillance eg Testing the Blood pressure, bloodglucose level, Body Mass Index (weight/height ratio), cholesterol, vision testing and urine testingï'· Administrative duties wrt preparation of documents for consultation
CORE COMPETENCIES
Core competencies required for the job:ï'· Thorough knowledge and application of legislative requirements that pertain to occupational healthï'· Patient-centeredï'· Problem solving skillsï'· Strong written and verbal communications skillsï'· Ability to work independently
REQUIREMENTS
ï'· Matric /Grade 12ï'· Certificate in Audiometryï'· Minimum 2 years experience in Occupational Health,ï'· Valid and unendorsed Drivers LicenseAdvantage :ï'· Spirometry certificateï'· Basic Life SupportProfessional Membership with:ï'· Audiometry Register - South African Society Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN) and/orï'· Health Proffesions Council of SA (HPSA)ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g.
contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc.