Samukelisiwe Mbatha
Manager: Occupational Health Nurse
Midrand
Summary
Experienced Occupational Health and Safety Nurse Manager with expertise in primary healthcare services, health surveillance programs, and risk management. Skilled in occupational health centre management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and COIDA. Strong leadership in wellness program coordination, regulatory compliance, and policy development. Proficient in SAP EHS, medical aid scheme management, and legal advisory in workplace health and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
Locum
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct health risk assessments and implemented occupational health surveillance programs in compliance with OHS Act and COIDA.
- Provide primary healthcare services for work-related injuries, illnesses, and chronic conditions, including HIV/AIDS and TB management.
- Manage sickness, absenteeism, and medically incapacitated employees, facilitating effective return-to-work programs.
- Lead wellness programs to promote employee health, focusing on preventative care and lifestyle management.
- Perform workplace inspections to identify health risks and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate medical records and SAP EHS data, submitting health and safety reports to management and regulatory bodies.
Regional Manager : Occupational Health Nurse
Workforce Health Care
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Led and managed occupational health centres across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with OHS Act, COIDA, and company health policies.
- Developed and implemented health surveillance programs to monitor workplace risks and employee health trends.
- Provided strategic advisory services to senior management on occupational health, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw wellness programs, chronic disease management, and return-to-work initiatives to improve employee health and productivity.
- Managed stakeholder engagement, collaborating with HR, safety teams, and external providers to enhance workplace health standards.
- Supervised health professionals and administrative teams, ensuring high standards in clinical governance, reporting, and SAP EHS data management.
Client Service Manager : Occupational Health Nurse
Momentum Health OCSA
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Led client relationship management, ensuring high-quality occupational health service delivery and regulatory compliance.
- Managed service provider contracts, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, performance metrics, and budget constraints.
- Developed and implemented client-focused health and wellness programs, improving employee well-being and productivity.
- Provided strategic advisory services on occupational health risks, regulatory compliance (OHS Act, COIDA), and employee health trends.
- Conducted stakeholder engagement, collaborating with HR, safety teams, and leadership to align health services with business objectives.
- Oversaw service quality, SAP EHS data management, and health reporting, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with company policie.
Clinic Manager : Occupational Health Nurse
Momentum Health OCSA
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed daily clinic operations, ensuring compliance with OHS Act, COIDA, and company health policies while delivering high-quality occupational health services.
- Conducted medical assessments, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and periodic health screenings to monitor employee health risks.
- Provided primary healthcare services, including treatment of work-related injuries, chronic disease management (HIV/AIDS, TB, diabetes), and emergency care.
- Led health surveillance programs, identifying workplace hazards and implementing preventative health strategies.
- Oversaw medicine supply management, SAP EHS record-keeping, and health reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with HR, safety officers, and management, providing expert advisory services on employee wellness, risk management, and return-to-work programs.
Occupational Health Nurse
Lifehealth Care
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Conducted medical assessments, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and periodic health screenings to monitor employee health.
- Provided primary healthcare services, including injury management, chronic disease care (HIV/AIDS, TB, diabetes), and preventative health programs.
- Implemented occupational health surveillance programs to identify workplace health risks and ensure early intervention.
- Ensured compliance with OHS Act, COIDA, and company health policies, supporting workplace safety and legal requirements.
- Maintained accurate medical records, SAP EHS data, and prepared health and safety reports for management.
- Educated employees on workplace health risks, disease prevention, and wellness programs, promoting a healthier workforce.
Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner
Gauteng Department Of Health
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided comprehensive primary healthcare services, including preventative care, diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic diseases (HIV/AIDS, TB, diabetes, hypertension).
- Conducted patient assessments, screenings, and health risk evaluations to promote early detection and intervention.
- Administered immunisations, wound care, family planning, and maternal and child health services.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, lifestyle management, and wellness promotion to improve community health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records, treatment plans, and patient progress reports, ensuring compliance with health regulations and protocols.
- Collaborated with doctors, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and referrals.
Education
LLB - Law
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health Nursing
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bcur Nursing Science - Nursing Science
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Occupational Health Management
Health Surveillance Programs
Regulatory Compliance (OHS Act & COIDA)
Risk Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
SAP EHS & Medical Record-Keeping
Certification
HIV testing and counselling
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Locum
01.2024 - Current
Regional Manager : Occupational Health Nurse
Workforce Health Care
04.2021 - 08.2021
Project Management
12-2019
Multi-drug testing
02-2019
Client Service Manager : Occupational Health Nurse
Momentum Health OCSA
09.2018 - 12.2019
Dispensing Licence
01-2017
Clinic Manager : Occupational Health Nurse
Momentum Health OCSA
07.2015 - 08.2018
Occupational Health Nurse
Lifehealth Care
01.2015 - 07.2015
Audiometry
01-2015
Vision testing
01-2015
Spirometry
01-2014
Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner
Gauteng Department Of Health
01.2013 - 12.2014
Start Early Intervention
02-2012
HIV testing and counselling
01-2012
LLB - Law
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health Nursing
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Bcur Nursing Science - Nursing Science
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
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