Occupational Medical Officer; Sessional

• Reference Number : refs/056905
• Directorate : FAMILY MEDICINE
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R501.00 Grade 1, R 572.00 Grade 2 and R662.00 Grade 3
• Enquiries :
  Dr S Carim Tel. No:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Knowledge: extensive knowledge in all relevant OHS Legislation. COIDA and performance requirements. Management of costed OHS and Wellness operational plans and projects. Knowledge of employment law OHs Act and Regulations, Public service Act and Regulations COID Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Service delivery frameworks, Batho Pele Principles, National Core Standards ISO 45000 and the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer literacy, Change management, Strategic management and leadership and financial management. Interpersonal:
  Problem solving and strong analysis, strong report writing skills, coaching and resilience management.

• Implement Medical surveillance as prescribed by Policy, OHS and related regulations. Manage Medical Surveillance inclusive of Biological Monitoring, Initial, periodic and exit medical examinations. Management of Occupational injuries and diseases incidents and development of incident management protocols. Manage and report injuries on duty and occupational medical emergencies in health care establishments as per exposure of GDOH employees to occupational hazards. Management of occupational risk to injuries and diseases among GDOH employee's certification of fitness for work and return to work.
  
  Provide Occupational Health and Medicine Services in the GDOH institution. Conduct medical surveillance, develop risk based medical surveillance plans. Ensure that compensation for occupational injuries and disease cases are managed in a prescribed manner. Manage the provision of primary health care services as part of comprehensive occupational health care in GDOH. Collaborate and participate in disaster management and health and safety inspections.
  
  Develop and review occupational health policies and policy implementation instruments. Health education and promotion related to HIV & AIDS, TB, Health and Productivity, SHERQ, and wellness management programs as part of the employee health and wellness in GDOH. Develop and monitor a legal compliance register for the hospital. Establish and maintain good relations with OHS stakeholders and other disciplines within the hospital.
  
  Lead the development / review and implementation of all OHS / wellness initiatives including training. Manage the operations and resources (Human, Finance, Equipment and Assets) of the directorate.

Department of Health

26-10-2026

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner?

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities are encouraged apply.