Occupational Medical Practitioner

Overview

A vacancy exists for a full‑time Occupational Medical Practitioner at a mine in the North West Province near Mooinooi. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours a week and be responsible for the management and provision of Occupational, Primary Healthcare, and Emergency Care services at the site.

Critical Outputs

• To manage and provide quality professional Occupational, Primary Healthcare and Emergency Care services, at the Client’s
• To maintain an Occupational Health Risk Management Programme at the Client’s 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

Competencies

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Closing date : Monday, November 3, 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.

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