The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced an exciting career opportunity for experienced healthcare professionals. The agency is seeking to appoint two Occupational Health Nurses (Locum) on a fixed-term contract to support its Risk Management Department in the Metrorail Gauteng Region.
This role is classified under the Junior Official Salary Group and offers a valuable opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to the health and safety of PRASA employees and stakeholders.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
The Occupational Health Nurse will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and management of the Occupational Health Program within PRASA. This involves ensuring adherence to Occupational Hygiene principles and implementing strategies aimed at minimizing occupational health risks.
The incumbent will play a crucial role in promoting workplace health and safety, ensuring that employees remain fit and healthy while reducing the impact of occupational health hazards.
Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:
- Conducting health risk analyses to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
- Responding to medical emergencies and providing first-line medical intervention.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health legislation to maintain a safe and legally compliant work environment.
- Managing accurate documentation and record-keeping to uphold confidentiality and accessibility.
- Enforcing Metrorail and PRASA policies and procedures.
- Monitoring and analyzing occupational health exposure trends, making recommendations to minimize risks.
- Participating in internal and external audits to ensure best practices in occupational health.
- Overseeing medical surveillance programs, including pre-employment, periodic, exit, and post-incident medical examinations.
- Coordinating health promotion activities, such as Health Awareness Days and Injury on Duty (IOD) management.
- Providing HIV/AIDS counselling, chronic illness management, and referrals to hospitals or clinics.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications and experience criteria:
- B Tech in Occupational Health.
- Diploma in General Nursing, Psychiatry, Community Nursing, or Midwifery.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Certificate in Primary Health Care and Family Planning (advantageous).
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with an additional qualification in occupational health.
- Indemnity and SASOHN (South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners) registration.
- Certificate in Audiometry and Spirometry (a must).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in occupational health nursing.
Additional Advantages
Candidates with the following additional qualifications will have a competitive edge:
- Dispensing license.
- Certificate in HIV/AIDS counselling and testing.
Essential Skills and Behavioral Attributes
Candidates applying for the position should possess the following key skills:
- Strong communication skills.
- Analytical ability and the ability to read and interpret trends.
- Excellent report-writing and literacy skills.
- Influence and behavior management.
- Time management and administrative skills.
- Computer literacy.
In addition, PRASA seeks candidates who are:
- Adaptable and innovative.
- Honest, ethical, and professional.
- Detail- and results-oriented.
- Customer-centric.
- Diplomatic and tactful in handling workplace challenges.
Employment Equity and Application Process
As part of PRASA’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is earmarked for designated groups, including African, Indian, Coloured, and White candidates, across both male and female demographics.
To apply, candidates must submit an updated CV along with certified copies of their qualifications via email to Dipuo.mokoma@prasa.com.
The closing date for this vacancy is 12 March 2025. Applicants who do not receive any response within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. This is a great opportunity for qualified nurses to contribute to occupational health within PRASA while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic rail sector environment.
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