Occupational Medicine Specialist

Occupational Medicine Specialist

Purpose: This position is responsible for providing medical expertise to prevent and manage workrelated illnesses & injuries ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for Mowasalat employees.

Job Summary: The incumbent goal is to work closely with the Medical Center team to develop and implement occupational health programs conduct medical examinations & provide medical guidance to management on occupational health matters.

Main Responsibilities & Tasks

• Develop implement and evaluate occupational health programs to prevent workrelated illnesses & injuries
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and provide recommendations to management on occupational health matters
• Design and implement health surveillance programs to monitor the health status of workers exposed to occupational hazards
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and assessments for employees including preemployment medical & periodic health checks
• Provide expert medical guidance to management on employee fitness for work workplace accommodations and returntowork strategies
• Manage occupationalrelated medical cases ensuring timely and effective treatment
• Develop and implement health promotion programs to educate employees on healthy lifestyle choices & disease prevention strategies
• Collaborate with the Medical Center team to develop and distribute health education materials promoting a culture of wellness
• Provide oneonone health coaching and counseling services to employees addressing their specific health concerns & goals and empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing
• Provide specialist consultative medical advice to staff regarding occupational medicine related conditions or issues
• Assist the Company's Occupational Health Safety Team with expert medical advice for risk assessments reasonable adjustments and the choice & use of PPE
• Keep line managers department heads and other stakeholders informed about updates trends & best practices in Occupational Medicine that may impact on workplace health safety and productivity
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements industry standards and best practices for occupational health
• Develop implement and evaluate quality assurance processes to ensure highquality medical care & services
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with medical protocols & guidelines
• Job descriptions are written to reflect major accountabilities and will not describe all the tasks which may be performed by an individual. The incumbent shall perform any additional related duties assigned by the respective line manager to meet operational requirement
• The incumbent shall ensure the highest standards are followed to safeguard the sensitive and confidential data of the organization

Minimum Required Qualifications Certificates & Skills

Qualifications (e.g. Education)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with specialization in Occupational Medicine (Boardcertified or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine)
• Valid license to practice as an Occupational Medicine Specialist in Qatar including completion of the Qatari evaluation as a specialist and Dataflow verification for foreign specialists

Work Experience (e.g. Number of years and field / role)

• Minimum 7 8 years of experience in Occupational Medicine or a related field preferably in the medical sector with at least 56 years of experience in the GCC region in a similar or equivalent role within a Commercial or Industrial Occupational Health Department

Certificates & Trainings

Any relevant certification or training such as:

• Certified Occupational Medicine Specialist (COMS)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)