Job Title: Company Nurse
Organisation: Human Capital Business Solutions
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About Organisation:
Human Capital Business Solutions is a boutique human resources consultancy that specializes in strategic HR consulting, Talent Acquisition & Management and HR Outsourcing services.
Description
On behalf of Our client in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for competent and experienced Company Nurse to be based in Jinja
Job Summary: The Company Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of all employees within the company. This role combines occupational health care with first-aid response, health education, and compliance with safety standards and legal requirements. The Company Nurse also supports health-related programs, handles work-related injuries, and ensures proper documentation and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Emergency response and first aid to employees in case of any accident.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, laws, and standards.
- Follow up on employees admitted in the hospital.
- Provide permissible treatment to sick employees.
- Recommend sick leave to sick patients.
- Maintain Medical Records: Keep accurate and confidential medical records of employees, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide Medical Care: Deliver medical care and treatment to employees who are injured or ill at work, including first aid, wound care, and medication administration if required.
- Conduct Health Assessments: Perform health assessments, screenings, and monitoring to identify potential health risks and develop strategies for prevention and intervention.
- Develop Health Programs: Create and implement health promotion programs, workshops, and educational sessions to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles among employees.
- Collaborate with Management: Work with management and HR to develop policies and procedures that promote employee health and well-being.
- Identify Workplace Hazards: Identify potential workplace hazards and collaborate with management to develop strategies for mitigation and prevention.
- Provide Health Education: Educate employees on health-related matters, including stress management, wellness, and work-life balance.
- Ensure Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, laws, and standards.
- Support Employee Health: Provide support and guidance to employees on health-related matters, promoting a healthy and safe work environment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in nursing
- Valid practice license from Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinic in a manufacturing set up is an added advantage.
- Good communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-CN- COMPANY NURSE” as the Email subject via [email protected].
Deadline: 15th August 2025.
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24