About this role
Key Responsibilities Occupational Health Management -Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s occupational health strategy. -Develop and maintain workplace health risk assessments, health surveillance programmes, and medical screening initiatives in line with statutory requirements. -Coordinate pre-employment health assessments, return-to-work evaluations, and fitness-for-task assessments. -Advise management on occupational health risks, control measures, and workplace adjustments. Employee Well-Being and Support -Develop evidence-based well-being programmes covering mental health, stress management, resilience, ergonomics, lifestyle health, and related areas. -Oversee the provision of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and other support services. -Promote a culture of well-being through awareness campaigns, training, and engagement activities. Safety, Compliance & Policy Development -Ensure organisational compliance with relevant Irish legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act and industry-specific regulations. -Develop, update, and implement occupational health and well-being policies and procedures. -Provide expert guidance on incident management, workplace accommodations, and ergonomic assessments. -Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with GDPR and professional standards. Strategic Leadership -Contribute to organisational strategy by integrating health and well-being objectives with business goals. -Lead cross-functional initiatives related to health and safety culture improvement. -Analyse occupational health data and produce regular reports for senior management. Training & Education -Deliver or coordinate training on occupational health, mental health awareness, ergonomics, hazard identification, and other relevant topics. -Build capacity among managers and employees to support health and well-being initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement -Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, HR, health professionals, insurers, regulatory bodies, and safety representatives. -Manage relationships with third-party occupational health providers and specialists. 5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) -Effective delivery of occupational health and well-being programmes. Compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies. -Reduction in workplace health risks and improvement in employee well-being metrics. -Timely reporting and accurate maintenance of health-related documentation. -Positive engagement and participation in well-being initiatives. -Contribution to a demonstrably improved health and safety culture. Qualification and Experience required : - Degree in health, medical, dental or relevant. - An elective 0 to 2 years work experience in similar area, field, role - Training shall be provided on job