Occupational Health Nurse

PositionOccupational Health Nurse

CompanyShanta Mining Company Limited (New Luika Gold Mine)

DepartmentHealth and Community

LocationTanzania (Remote Mine Site)

Reports ToMine Medical Doctor

Roster6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF

Job ID146476

Position Purpose

The Occupational Health Nurse delivers high-quality clinical nursing care, supports occupational health surveillance, and assists with employee health programs at New Luika Gold Mine. Reporting directly to the Mine Medical Doctor, this role ensures the health, safety, and operational well-being of all employees and contractors in a remote mining environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical & Emergency Nursing Care:

Deliver primary clinical nursing care, including patient triage, health assessments, medication administration, and vital condition monitoring.

Provide immediate first-aid treatment for workplace injuries and assist with Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) statutory documentation and claims.

Lead initial emergency response, CPR resuscitation, and medical evacuation procedures while maintaining BLS/ACLS standards.

Occupational Health Surveillance & Compliance:

Assist in conducting pre-employment, periodic, return-to-work, and exit occupational health examinations.

Administer diagnostic tests including electrocardiograms (ECG), spirometry, audiometry, rapid diagnostic tests, and clinical sample collection.

Maintain statutory occupational health registers and assist in preparing compliance reports for OSHA and other regulatory bodies.

Clinic Operations & Health Promotion:

Maintain a hygienic, safe, and fully stocked clinical environment, managing inventory levels of medical consumables.

Participate in workplace health risk assessments, disease prevention campaigns, vaccination drives, and health education.