Occupational Health Specialist - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for an Occupational Health Specialist. The OHS will Responsible for managing and implementing occupational health programmes across retail, distribution, warehousing, and office environments. The role ensures compliance with occupational health legislation and provides specialist support in medical surveillance, injury-on-duty (IOD) management, case management, return-to-work programmes, and the care of pregnant and breastfeeding employees.

The specialist works closely with SHE, People & Culture, operations, and external service providers to promote employee wellbeing, fitness for work, rehabilitation, and business continuity.

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing, Nursing Science, Occupational Health and Safety Public Health or a related field

Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health within a retail, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.

Occupational Health:

Implement and maintain a risk-based Medical Surveillance Programme across all business operations.

Align medical surveillance requirements with identified occupational health risks.

Coordinate pre-employment, baseline, periodic, transfer, and exit medical examinations.

Monitor employee fitness-for-work outcomes and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.

Maintain accurate, confidential occupational health records in line with legal and privacy requirements.

Monitor compliance with medical surveillance requirements and address any gaps.

Analyse occupational health trends and recommend measures to reduce workplace health risks.

Prepare and present occupational health reports to management.

Regulatory Compliance:

Manage occupational and non-occupational health cases impacting employee attendance and performance.

Coordinate rehabilitation and recovery plans for affected employees.

Liaise with healthcare practitioners, Human Resources, management and employees to support recovery and workplace reintegration.

Manage long-term illness cases and monitor case progression.

Assess medical recommendations and advise on workplace accommodations where required.

Maintain confidential case files and records.

Ensure timely follow-up and closure of health-related cases

Injury on Duty (IOD) and Occupational Disease Management

Maintain IOD registers and case management systems on sever cases and monitor employee recovery and rehabilitation processes.

Provide input into incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.

Analyse injury and illness trends and support preventative initiatives

General:

Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.