Occupational Health Nurse - LEP

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Occupational Health Nurse - LEP (Fixed Term) to join the Lumwana Expansion Project Team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Medical Doctor - LEP, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to all employees and partners as well as other stakeholders .

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following

• Ensure administrative duties such as registering clients, entering information on electronic health record systems are done timely and correctly.
• Assist clients with completing documentation as required for the occupational health examination.
• Must demonstrate competence in effectively using the spirometer, audiometer and vision equipment and ability to understand the parameters of abnormal readings.
• Ensure all OH screening results are uploaded on the Electronic Health Records Systems and/or signed, dated, and filed in the correct client’s medical folder.
• Ensure that OH client files are complete and have necessary documentation present-like consent forms, Pré-employment, periodic and exit screening and examination, laboratory results, and any diagnostic testing, any fitness to work certificates and injury on duty reports and follow-up assessments-before being presented to the OH Doctor.
• Ensure that all follow-up visits for client assessments are carried out in a timely manner.
• Carry out otoscopic examinations prior to audiometry testing, once trained to do so.
• Continually demonstrate adherence to the Infection Control Policy.
• Any other tasks or duties assigned by the supervisor.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Registered Nursing
• Minimum Three (3) years’ working experience.
• Training in occupational health nursing with certificate would be an added advantage
• Paid up member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Training in Audiometry, Spirometry, and Vision testing with appropriate certification will be an added advantage
• Strong communication skills to present findings and recommendations to various audiences
• Understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Zambia
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

• Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: https://jobs.barrick.com/ .
• Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
• Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
• Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.