entities. The program generally includes, but is not limited to animal care and veterinary workers, laboratory researchers and principal investigators, healthcare workers and facilities workers.
- Designs and implements occupational health programs that promote healthy workers and a safe work environment.
- Develops and enforces occupational health and safety policies in accordance with relevant health and safety standards.
- Conducts regular risk assessments to identify potential workplace hazards and exposures.
- Oversees health surveillance and screening programs. Manages contracts with external healthcare providers for occupational health services.
- Advises university management on the impact of work practices, existing protective measures, and the overall workplace environment on employee health.
- Provides education and training for Occupational Health programs.
- Manages the budget for occupational health and evaluates the effectiveness of health programs.
- Partners with management, environmental health and safety personnel to ensure consistent application of occupational health and safety policies.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
Additional Posting Information: - Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience. - Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education. - Great communication and work cooperatively with personnel in diverse positions, including professors, researchers, lab technicians, engineering and operations/facilities maintenance personnel, and administrators to apply regulatory requirements or guidelines to the unique environment of the research or clinical laboratory. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and be able to use computer database. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional disciplines. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related, 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Requires professional licensing, certification or registration directly related to the job, as specified on the job posting details. Registered Nurse (RN) License. Preferred: Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S) or advanced credentials (e.g. Masters in Public Health).