Occupational Medical Practitioner

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Function
Nursing
Facility
Mooinooi North-West
Position
Occupational Medical Practitioner
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a full time Occupational Medical Practitioner at a mine in the North West Province in the vicinity of Mooinooi. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours a week.

The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for the management and provision of Occupational Primary Healthcare Emergency Care Services at mine site in the area.

Critical Outputs

To manage and provide quality professional Occupational Primary Healthcare and Emergency Care services at the Clients
To maintain an Occupational Health Risk Management Programme at the Clients site
To assist with on-going development implementation and evaluation of the on-site Occupational Health Programme.
To conduct health risk assessments compile related feedback reports and assist with development and implementation of a risk based medical surveillance programme and matrix.
To conduct medical examinations assessment of medical surveillance results and identification of health trends with feedback to Client on proactive or preventative measures.
To assist with work related clinical matters fitness and return to work assessments and incapacity assessments and management.
To assist with injuries on duty and medical emergencies also after hours (telephonic availability) Travel to the site with relevant cases.
To assume responsibility for the functional clinical and medical assessments and daily management of patients.
To advise the client on Occupational Primary General Health and legislative related matters.
To assist with monthly and quarterly feedback to Client which include compiling or reports and facilitate feedback meetings.
To take responsibility for legislative reporting as required by the DMPR (Masoyise Milestone OH. And TB/HIV/NCDs
To facilitate the implementation of all related legislative requirements.
To assist with the updating of MCOPs policies procedures and protocols in line with current or changing legislation.
Legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. (Sec 13.3)

Requirements

MBChB and at least 5 years experience as Medical Practitioner with at least 3 years mining experience.
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health.
Current ATLS & ACLS certificates and registration
Registration with HPCSA and SASOM DOH registered with HPCSA.
Knowledge of mining legislation and experience in Occupational Healthcare.
Dispensing Licence.
Own transport will be required.
Computer proficiency (MS Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Up to date CPD points
Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Attending all training required.

Competencies

Resilience
Problem-solving analysis and judgment
Teamwork
Influencing skills
Business insight
Leadership
Drive and energy.
Excellence orientation
Ethical behavior
Building relationships & networking
Customer responsiveness
Verbal & written communication skills

Email

Closing date
Monday November 10 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.

FunctionNursing FacilityMooinooi North-WestPositionOccupational Medical Practitioner IntroductionA vacancy exists for a full time Occupational Medical Practitioner at a mine in the North West Province in the vicinity of Mooinooi. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours a week. The...

To manage and provide quality professional Occupational Primary Healthcare and Emergency Care services at the Clients
To maintain an Occupational Health Risk Management Programme at the Clients site
To assist with on-going development implementation and evaluation of the on-site Occupational Health Programme.
To conduct health risk assessments compile related feedback reports and assist with development and implementation of a risk based medical surveillance programme and matrix.
To conduct medical examinations assessment of medical surveillance results and identification of health trends with feedback to Client on proactive or preventative measures.
To assist with work related clinical matters fitness and return to work assessments and incapacity assessments and management.
To assist with injuries on duty and medical emergencies also after hours (telephonic availability) Travel to the site with relevant cases.
To assume responsibility for the functional clinical and medical assessments and daily management of patients.
To advise the client on Occupational Primary General Health and legislative related matters.
To assist with monthly and quarterly feedback to Client which include compiling or reports and facilitate feedback meetings.
To take responsibility for legislative reporting as required by the DMPR (Masoyise Milestone OH. And TB/HIV/NCDs
To facilitate the implementation of all related legislative requirements.
To assist with the updating of MCOPs policies procedures and protocols in line with current or changing legislation.
Legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. (Sec 13.3)

Requirements

MBChB and at least 5 years experience as Medical Practitioner with at least 3 years mining experience.
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health.
Current ATLS & ACLS certificates and registration
Registration with HPCSA and SASOM DOH registered with HPCSA.
Knowledge of mining legislation and experience in Occupational Healthcare.
Dispensing Licence.
Own transport will be required.
Computer proficiency (MS Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Up to date CPD points
Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Attending all training required.

Competencies