Unilever Africa Jobs:Occupational Health Manager- Tanzania(August 2014)

Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To be in charge of the management of Unilever Tea Tanzania Medical Department in compliance to the Unilever Standards of medical and occupational health designed to meet business needs and priorities, as well as conform to the medico-legal aspects of all National Health and Safety Legislations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To be responsible for medical care to all, who are entitled to receive it from the Company Medical Department & manage the medical department as a whole
In consultation with the Operations Director, responsible for planning of policies of the Medical Department, and responsible for the implementation of approved policies in accordance with Medical Ethics in general and Government regulations in Tanzania.
Develop and implement guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of patients, to the highest possible standard, and in line with the relevant and applicable legislations in Tanzania.
Be responsible for, and take part in the day to day running of the Medical Department to the required standards including financial administration
Manage medicine stocks and equipment i.e. purchasing, supervision of storing and issuing
Be responsible for proper care and maintenance of all company assets in the Medical Department.
General management of medical personnel, main hospital and dispensaries
Prepare annual report, which gives reliable information about the Medical department Supervise preparation and submission of reports as required by the relevant Government bodies
Implementation of company defined policies ,procedures ,programs and systems allowing the unit/Department to meet the company commitment on Occupational Health , Safety environment care and consumer safety
Proactive identification of hazards or environmental aspects and putting in place effective safeguards aiming at eliminating/reduction of accidents or incidents
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Medicine Degree
Master of Surgery – an advantage
Must be a Medical Practitioner with at least 8 years Occupational Health Management experience
Hospital management skills
Supplies Management and Asset Investment and Care skills
Possess intellectual power to determine direction
Act decisively to improve performance
Delivers through people
An achiever through integrity, team work and learning
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