Assistant Consultant Occupational Health

Client of New World Immigration

Principle Duties:

• Perform clinical duties and consultations related to occupational health, including disease screening, prevention and management.
• Conduct clinical assessments for pre-employment screenings, interpret results, and document findings in the electronic medical records system in compliance with Infection Prevention and Control policies.
• Provide periodic examinations and management for staff at risk of exposure to workplace hazards according to the Infection Prevention and Control program.
• Assess staff exposed to biological hazards, such as sharp injuries, and administer treatment/prophylaxis as per Infection Prevention and Control guidelines.
• Ensure completion and documentation of all vaccinations received by new and current employees.
• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating occupational health programs at Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs.
• Participate in developing criteria and conducting on-site risk assessments and walk-through evaluations of workplace hazards in collaboration with involved departments/staff.

Administrative and planning:

• Participate in developing and reviewing policies and procedures related to occupational health and infection prevention and control.
• Participate in committees related to occupational health and workplace safety.
• Participate in preparation and review of quarterly and annual reports related to occupational health within the assigned region or area.

Educational Programs:

• Maintain current knowledge of international guidelines and national regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of appropriate interventions.
• Participate in designing and implementing educational and awareness programs for MNGHA staff, students, and the military/National Guard population.
• Develop educational materials, newsletters, and documents to enhance awareness of occupational health and related workplace safety issues.

Outbreak control activities:

• Participate in related outbreak investigations and prepare clinical reports.
• Assist and supervise occupational health nurses to ensure proper interventions as directed by the Director of Infection Prevention and Control.

Conduct proactive immunization programs:

• Develop systematic plans to identify and immunize susceptible, at-risk staff members against diseases such as Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, and Meningitis.
• Assist in military-specific and other vaccination campaigns and interpret serological results as required.
• Provide vaccines for travelers and high-risk patients.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to work.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment in applying person center care principles and exhibit excellent communication skills, fostering positive relationships with patients and their families.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Medicine (MBBS) from an accredited institution -Essential
• Completion of an MNGHA-approved residency training or equivalent in Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine, or related discipline -Essential
• Fellowship Training Program in Occupational Health approved by the Saudi Council for Health Specialties -Preferred

Work Experience: Two to three years' experience in a similar or related position -Preferred

English Language Skills: Level 1- -Essential

Arabic Language Skills: -Essential

Computer Skills (Level): Expert Level II - Preferred