Occupational Health Practitioner jobs

Are you a unique, self-motivated and disciplined Occupational Health Nurse? Do you pride yourself on your precise skills and work accuracy? Are you passionate about helping people?

The Western Cape Blood Service is a non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, process and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards in the Western Cape.

Vacancy exists for the Staff Health Coordinator (Paterson Grade C3)

Medical Department (HQ)

Main purpose

Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees in the workplace by providing occupational health services, managing work-related injuries and illnesses, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Job Description

• To ensure that all staff occupational health and safety related work policy documents in the workplace are kept up to date
• To conduct physical examinations, screening tests and diagnose common medical conditions and chronic ill health presented at staff health
• To assess and manage any medical emergencies and work-related injuries within the workplace
• To Complete and submit all documentation relating to the Compensation of Injuries on Duty (COID) cases
• To Follow up all work-related incidents/accidents and assists with the implementation of corrective action, if appropriate.
• Accurate recording of Injury on Duty statistics and reporting for authorization by the Health & Safety Committee
• Conduct occupation specific screening tests in line with medical screening program
• To actively participate in the management of high-risk occupational health related cases
• To manage the ordering, distribution and usage of medication stock
• Actively promote staff health and wellbeing in the work place

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Strong interpersonal skills- communication, empathy and conflict resolution
• Must be comfortable interacting with individuals from various departments
• Have a friendly disposition and willingness to advocate for the employee and employer in the workplace
• Be “Staff Health Centric”-Have a good understanding of staff health and wellbeing and the importance thereof
• Have a good understanding of the OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act)
• Must be able to plan and manage healthcare strategies within the work environment
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality of health information in accordance with professional codes, statutes and regulations
• Punctuality is essential as the clinic operates strictly from 08h00—16h00
• To be contactable during clinic hours
• Accuracy in data collection and strong data analysis skills
• Attention to detail is paramount

As part of the recruitment and selection process, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment.

Western Cape Blood Service is an equal opportunity employer. Kindly visit our website, www.wcbs.org.za and follow the links to apply.

Please note that no emails or hand delivered application will be accepted

Should you not receive feedback within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider this as unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 26 June 2026

Minimum Requirements

• Professional Nurse Qualification with more than 5 years of experience
• Occupational Health Nurse Qualification
• Spirometry qualification (Advantageous)
• Registered with SANC
• Computer literate with strong excel skills
• A valid and unendorsed code 08 driver’s license
• Reliable transport