Occupational Health Specialist

We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for below role

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

Role Purpose

The Occupational Health Specialist is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the health and well-being of employees across the organization. This role provides expert guidance on occupational health risks, develops and implements health management strategies, and ensures compliance with statutory and industry requirements. By proactively addressing workplace health concerns, the Occupational Health Specialist supports a safe, resilient, and productive workforce while contributing to the organization’s broader HSSE objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Occupational Health Management

• Subject-matter expert in Fitness-for-Work program (pre-employment, medical surveillance, return-to-work evaluations, etc.)

• Develop and maintain Health Risk Assessments (HRA) Project Execution, including identification and controls of Occupational Health Hazards.

• Validate and approve the medical fitness status of agency personnel prior to their deployment to project teams, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory health standards.

Medical Case Management

• Coordinate and manage employees' medical cases to ensure support and coverage in accordance with the company's requirements.

Well-being & Preventive Health Initiatives

• Design and implement health promotion and wellness programs. 2. Develop training programs for the workforce on occupational health-related topics.

• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with occupational health legislation, international standards, and client HSSE requirements.

• Maintain accurate health records, analyze trends, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Crisis and Emergency Response

• Support medical emergency response plan (MERP) development, drills and interface with external providers.

• Provide occupational health input to drills, exercises, and incident investigations.

• Provide guidance on health related requirement of the site aligned with IOGP or equivalent standard

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a subject matter expert on occupational health, providing advice to project teams, line managers, and HSSE leadership.

• Liaise with external healthcare providers, regulatory authorities, other MODEC Group entities, and client representatives as required.

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Deliver training and awareness programs on occupational health topics.

• Review and improve occupational health practices, aligning with industry best practices and emerging trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Nursing, Environmental/Health Sciences or related field.

• Recognized certification in Occupational Health Nursing, Industrial Hygiene, or Occupational Medicine is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in occupational health, with exposure to marine/offshore, energy, or heavy industry environments.

• Registered/licensed with relevant health authority/professional body (or equivalent)

Technical:

• Strong knowledge of occupational health principles, practices, and legislation (local and international).

• Familiarity with marine, offshore, and shipyard operations, including associated occupational health challenges.

• Experienced in procedure and process development.

• Proficiency in data analysis and health reporting for trends, compliance, and performance monitoring.

• Preferably good understanding of industrial hygiene principles (noise, heat stress, ergonomics, chemical exposure).

• Ability to deliver training and awareness sessions to various workforce levels.

• Effective use of health information systems and record management tools.