Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 16 of 2025, has its main Offices situated in Kitwe with two branch offices in Solwezi and Lusaka. In addition to the 3 centres, the Institute also offers occupational health and safety (OHS) services to all the sectors throughout the country on outreach basis. The Institute is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions of;

1.0 GENERAL MEDICAL OFFICER [1 POSITION]

JOB OBJECTIVE

To prevent and manage work-related disease conditions in order to ensure that employees remain healthy and safe in their work environments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake timely and accurately medical examination of employees and prospective employees at the station and on outreach programme to ensure fitness for work;
• Conduct health surveillance of employees and retirees to monitor their health trends and identify work-related illnesses early for early intervention at the station and on outreach programme;
• Timely interpretation and accurate preparation of vital signs reports for decision making;
• Promote and raise awareness on OHS;
• Undertake or participate in OHS research;
• Undertakes teaching and training in OHS of students in order to impart knowledge and skills; and
• Supervises effectively utilization of human and other resources in the department in order to attain set objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:
• MBChB or equivalent
• Qualification in OHS will be an added advantage
• Minimum relevant pre-job experience: 4 years working experience in the similar field
• Registered Member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
• Valid Practicing License
• Computer literate with knowledge of statistical- analytical software
• Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports
• Analytical, Team Player, Innovative and Leadership qualities

2.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE [1 POSITION]

JOB OBJECTIVE

To promote and maintain the health and safety and overall well-being of workers in a workplace by identifying health risks, preventing illness or injury, and ensuring that the workplace meets health and safety regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct health screening of clients and workers to ascertain their health status;
• Undertake timely and accurately recording of vital signs and preparation of reports in order to facilitate decision making;
• Identify potential hazards and health risks and advises on the control measures to prevent ill-health;
• Implement preventive strategies such as wellness programmes, health education and regular counselling of clients and workers on health and safety related matters;
• Administer timely and correctly, first aid care in order to relieve pain; and
• Undertake timely updating of Registers in order to enhance record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate or relevant qualification;
• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent;
• Qualifications in Occupational Health field is an added advantage;
• 5 Years pre-job experience;
• Registered Member of the General Nursing Council of Zambia;
• Valid Practicing License;
• Good communication Skills;
• Able to write technical reports; and
• Computer literate, sober habits, trustworthy, leadership, honesty and integrity.