Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Nurse, Occupational Health , Panama

Hiring Organization: First Quantum
Job Location: Colon , Panama

Contract Type: On-going

Job description:
1. Naturaleza del Puesto/ Purpose of Job :

The Occupational Health Nurse will assist MPSA to promote the physical, mental and social well-being of all employees and contractors through the conduct of health surveillance applicable to job functions and by enabling workers to increase control over and to improve their health.


2. Responsabilidades Específicas/ Main Responsibilities:
HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
• Conduct appropriate risk based medical examinations (including initial, periodic, exit, transfer) based on workplace hazards according to the occupational exposure risk profile.
• Accurately administer the relevant medical history and health questionnaires.
• Conduct the following medical examinations as per the Standard Operating Procedure.
o Physical examination
o Urine testing
o Urine screening for drugs
o Spirometry
o Audiometry
o Vision screening
• Detect variances in the test results and report the results of medical surveillance to the Occupational Medical Practitioner.
• Interaction with the workers to ensure they are adequately informed of the risks in their workplace, prepared for the tests and understand the results of all medical examinations.
• Accurately record information in hard copy and/or electronic information management system.
• Maintain the medical information/records in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Conduct the biological monitoring campaigns as part of medical surveillance as planned.
• Conduct respirator and HPD validation testing in conjunction with occupational hygienist.

OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS INVESTIGATION
• Monitor worker’s state of health so as to detect potential occupational illnesses at an early stage.
• Participate in illness investigations to determine work relatedness and work aggravation.
• Conduct investigation tests in cases identified as possible occupational illnesses in accordance with
the various protocols/management plans.

CASE MANAGEMNENT
• Support workers in the goal-oriented return to work plans in accordance with the Return to Work Policy and Procedure PAN-HR-RTW-MPSA v1.0.

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report any irregularities.
• Conduct daily workstation inspections and manage consumables.
• Conduct biological calibrations as planned.

HEALTH PROMOTION
• Identify workers with chronic conditions during annual medical surveillance and refer to the Occupational Medicine Practitioner.
• Participation in wellness committee, campaigns and activities as per plan.
• Provide face to face counselling and support.

COMMUNICATION AND MEETINGS
• Participation at various forums which include but is not limited to team meetings, wellness committee, case management, workplace assessments.
• Interface with FQM Group Medical Advisor as and when required.


4. Educación y Experiencia / Skill and Educational Requirements
a. Educación / Education
· Qualified Nurse
· Qualification in Occupational Health
· Community health and chronic disease management experience an advantage.

b. Conocimiento Técnico / Technical Knowledge:
· Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office
· Previous experience in conducting spirograms, audiograms and vison screening.

c. Experiencia / Experience:

· Remote site work an advantage.

d. Idioma / Language:
· Ability to read, write and speak English will be advantageous


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