Job Summary:
The Company Nurse / OSH Officer is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of employees while ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards and Data Privacy regulations. This role provides medical care and health services, promotes workplace safety, and develops policies and programs to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Occupational Health (Company Nurse):
- Provide immediate medical assistance, first aid, and basic healthcare to employees.
- Assist in pre-employment, annual, and special medical examinations.
- Monitor employee health conditions, maintain updated medical records, and ensure confidentiality in compliance with the Data Privacy Act.
- Implement wellness and health promotion programs (e.g., vaccination, stress management, fitness initiatives).
- Ensure availability and proper maintenance of first aid kits, medicines, and clinic facilities.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE / OSH):
- Facilitate hazard identification (HAZID) and conduct regular risk assessments.
- Develop and implement OSH programs and policies (Drug-Free Workplace, HIV, TB, Emergency Response, etc.).
- Conduct safety trainings, emergency drills, and awareness sessions for employees.
- Monitor compliance with DOLE and OSH standards through audits and inspections.
- Conduct facility safety inspections, fire equipment checks, and waste management monitoring.
- Develop incident response plans and oversee workplace accident investigations.
- Promote safety culture through effective communication, signage, and employee engagement activities.
Data Privacy (related to employee medical and health records):
- Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 in handling employee health information.
- Conduct privacy awareness sessions for staff related to health data protection.
- Maintain proper documentation and secure storage of employee medical and health records.
- Report and coordinate any data privacy incidents with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) when necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse with valid PRC license).
- Preferably with Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH for Nurses) or equivalent training.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in occupational health and workplace safety.
- Knowledge of DOLE-OSH standards and the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
- Strong communication, training, and documentation skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Amenable to work onsite and graveyard shift