Occupational Health Nurse – LEP

Job description

Job Description

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Occupational Health Nurse – LEP (Fixed Term) to join the Lumwana Expansion Project Team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Medical Doctor – LEP, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to all employees and partners as well as other stakeholders.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Ensure administrative duties such as registering clients, entering information on electronic health record systems are done timely and correctly.
• Assist clients with completing documentation as required for the occupational health examination.
• Must demonstrate competence in effectively using the spirometer, audiometer and vision equipment and ability to understand the parameters of abnormal readings.
• Ensure all OH screening results are uploaded on the Electronic Health Records Systems and/or signed, dated, and filed in the correct client’s medical folder.
• Ensure that OH client files are complete and have necessary documentation present-like consent forms, Pré-employment, periodic and exit screening and examination, laboratory results, and any diagnostic testing, any fitness to work certificates and injury on duty reports and follow-up assessments-before being presented to the OH Doctor.
• Ensure that all follow-up visits for client assessments are carried out in a timely manner.
• Carry out otoscopic examinations prior to audiometry testing, once trained to do so.
• Continually demonstrate adherence to the Infection Control Policy.
• Any other tasks or duties assigned by the supervisor.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Registered Nursing
• Minimum Three (3) years’ working experience.
• Training in occupational health nursing with certificate would be an added advantage
• Paid up member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Training in Audiometry, Spirometry, and Vision testing with appropriate certification will be an added advantage
• Strong communication skills to present findings and recommendations to various audiences
• Understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Zambia
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: https://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. 

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry – including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines – Barrick’s operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “B” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ABX”.

About the Team

The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit (truck and shovel) operation. It’s located about 100 kilometers west of Solwezi in Zambia’s Copperbelt — one of the most prospective copper regions in the world. Lumwana ore, which is predominantly sulfide, is treated through a conventional sulfide flotation plant, producing copper concentrate.