Medical Officer

4. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe Medical Officer is responsible for providing medical care to employees, preventingoccupational health risks, and managing medical emergencies in a high-risk industrialand mining environment.5. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES5.1 Medical Care and Emergency Response- Diagnose and treat common illnesses occurring on site.- Manage medical emergencies and occupational injuries.- Stabilize patients before referral or evacuation to Secondary/Tertiary healthcarefacilities.5.2 Employee Medical Surveillance- Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work medical examinations.- Assess employees' medical fitness for high-risk positions.- Monitor occupational diseases and chronic medical conditions.5.3 Occupational Health and Prevention- Identify and assess health risks associated with mining activities.- Implement preventive health programs, including PPE compliance, hygiene, and safetyinitiatives.- Participate in employee health awareness and education campaigns.5.4 Occupational Accident Management- Examine and document workplace accidents.- Participate in SHREQ investigations.- Recommend preventive and corrective measures to reduce future incidents.5.5 Health Surveillance- Monitor employee health indicators.- Coordinate vaccination programs.- Monitor epidemic and infectious disease risks, including Malaria,Typhoid,Ebola,respiratory infections, cholera, and other communicable diseases.respiratory infections, cholera, and other communicable diseases.5.6 Cross-Functional CollaborationAs part of the site management team, Medical Officer collaborates with:- SHREQ, Human Resources, and Security departments.- Site Management by providing medical advice on workplace health conditions.- Safety audits and SHREQ meetings.6. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES- Medical Degree (M.B.B.S)-7 to 10 years of Work Experience in General & Emergency Medicine-Remote Site Work Experience Highly Desirable-African Continent Work Experience Highly Desirable- Comprehensive knowledge of patient records, audits, and inspections.- Regularly inspect emergency equipment, identify deficiencies, and propose correctiveactions whenever required.- Ensure all required checklists are completed directly in the system.- Continuously assess and manage occupational health risks.- Identify and monitor high-risk employee groups on an ongoing basis.- Perform all medical duties expected of a Medical Officer at this level, including traumamanagement and treatment of patients at site clinics.- Develop and maintain an up-to-date Medical Emergency Response Plan.- Provide first aid, emergency evacuation, and related training to employees asrequired.- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.- Mentor and transfer knowledge to junior doctors, nurses, and paramedics.- Knowledge of industrial and mining health hazards.- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork skills.- Competence in occupational injury management.7. QUALIFICATIONS- Medical Doctor (MBBS) degree (Mandatory).- Certification in emergency medical care (BLS,ACLS,ATLS)(Mandatory).- Additional Certification in Occupational Medicine (Desirable)