Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 16 of 2025, has its main Offices situated in Kitwe with two branch offices in Solwezi and Lusaka. In addition to the 3 centres, the Institute also offers occupational health and safety (OHS) services to all the sectors throughout the country on outreach basis. The Institute is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions of;

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE [1 POSITION]

JOB OBJECTIVE

To promote and maintain the health and safety and overall well-being of workers in a workplace by identifying health risks, preventing illness or injury, and ensuring that the workplace meets health and safety regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct health screening of clients and workers to ascertain their health status;
• Undertake timely and accurately recording of vital signs and preparation of reports in order to facilitate decision making;
• Identify potential hazards and health risks and advises on the control measures to prevent ill-health;
• Implement preventive strategies such as wellness programmes, health education and regular counselling of clients and workers on health and safety related matters;
• Administer timely and correctly, first aid care in order to relieve pain; and
• Undertake timely updating of Registers in order to enhance record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate or relevant qualification;
• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent;
• Qualifications in Occupational Health field is an added advantage;
• 5 Years pre-job experience;
• Registered Member of the General Nursing Council of Zambia;
• Valid Practicing License;
• Good communication Skills;
• Able to write technical reports; and
• Computer literate, sober habits, trustworthy, leadership, honesty and integrity.