Medical Officer, Occupational Health Doctor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

• Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of employees and patients through medical oversight, preventive health measures and appropriate medical care, including conducting medical examinations, occupational health assessments, health screening, medical surveillance, counselling and health education. 

• To attend to and treat patients who present to the A&E Services. 

• To identify patients who require further referral and treatment by a Consultant. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure compliance to the termed Vision and Mission statements, goals, objectives and values of the Company.

• To attend and examine all patients.

• Decide on investigations to be done to support diagnosis.

• Referral to consultants if necessary.

• To admit patient to the ward if necessary.

• Fill up the necessary forms to enable patient to seek treatment.

• To do Medical Examination for employees of Panel Companies if needed

• To attend to emergencies in the wards until the arrival of Consultant.

• To complete medical reports for patients when required.

• To assist in training program if necessary in A&E.

• To give talks/health lectures if necessary.

• Report all accidents/incidents and hazard to the superior and complete the Incident Report Form for each accident/incident.

• To ensure all inter services task are well communicated and performed together with the spirit of teamwork within the organization and group.

• To perform such duties as assigned by the management from time to time when necessary

• To conduct the pre-placement medical examination, medical surveillance and health management activities for employees. It is recommended that all medical surveillance (e.g. audiometry as required in the Noise Exposure Regulations, spirometry as required under the Mineral Dust Regulations medical examination as required under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act) should, preferably, be conducted by an OHD

• To analyse Occupational Diseases and Poisoning and co-relate with risk assessment. Interpret and explain the results of investigations to the employee and employer and specify what further action is necessary

• To notify cases of Occupational diseases and poisoning to DOSH and employer.

• To assist in implementation of occupational health programme in the workplace

• To provide periodic education and advice to employees and employer on workplace health and safety issues.

• To assist in audit/evaluation of occupational health programme in the workplace and maintain the medical records of employees during the course of employment and post termination.

• To manage cases - provide treatment, follow-up and referrals and emergency care for job related injuries and illnesses.

• To counsel and intervene in crisis - counselling workers about related illness and injuries, substance abuse and emotional problems.

• To promote health - health education programs that encourage workers to take responsibility for their own health.

• To advice employer on legal and regulatory compliance and to assist in risk management e.g. gathering health and hazard data, and using the data to prevent injury illness

• Further instruction by the Top Management of BDOSH or KPJ as a whole.

• Ensure to actively participate in all quality initiatives and activities by the Company.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all policies and procedures of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and MSQH Hospital Accreditation Standard are adhered to and records maintained, if and when these programs are implemented.

• Participate in 5S activities and comply with the specified requirements.

• Ensure adhere to The KPJ Way/ Standard People Practice (SPP).

• Ensure the policies on patients and family’s rights are addressed at all times.

• Ensure to actively participate in all quality initiatives and activities by the Company

• To carried out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994.

• To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons.

• To co-operate with your employer or any other persons in the discharge of any duty.

• To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer.

• To comply with any instruction or measure on Occupational Safety and Health.
• Ensure all policies and procedures of ISO 37001 Anti Bribery Management System (ABMS) are adhered to and responsible for integrity principles, practices, and activities at hospitals & companies if and when these programs are implemented.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

• Must possess at least a Medical Degree or equivalent from recognized institutions.
• Valid OHD certificates from NIOSH or equivalent.
• Full registration with Malaysian Medical Council.
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate.

Knowledge and Experiences:

• Completed at least 4 years of service with the Government.

Personal attributes

• Ability to work independently and a team player.

• Demonstrates positive attitude, passion and pride.

• Communicate using appropriate terminology for the patient, their families and other healthcare professionals.