Site Nurse

About the role

Darling Hair Products is hiring a Site Nurse in Kampala to deliver occupational health and nursing services at the worksite. The nurse provides first aid, basic medical care, health education and emergency response to employees, supports the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses, maintains accurate medical records and contributes to occupational health and safety programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care to injured or ill employees and assess and manage occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct health assessments and monitor employees for work-related health concerns.
• Maintain accurate medical records of injuries, illnesses, treatments, referrals and other occupational health information.
• Provide health education on hygiene, nutrition, communicable diseases and occupational health.
• Identify health-related hazards and advise management on control measures to prevent workplace injuries.
• Coordinate medical referrals and follow-ups for employees needing treatment at external facilities.
• Take part in emergency preparedness, including drills and medical emergency response.
• Monitor occupational health trends and prepare periodic reports on injuries, illnesses and first-aid cases.

Required profile

• Certificate in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety requirements, especially in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Required skills

• Immediate first aid and effective response to workplace medical emergencies.
• Ability to assess and manage medical emergencies and coordinate referrals.
• Confidential and accurate record keeping of medical records, injury registers and health reports.
• Effective communication with employees, supervisors, management and external healthcare providers.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email and electronic health/record-keeping systems.