Company Profile

Keegan Resources Ghana Ltd. ("KRGl") is a fully-owned subsidiary of Asanko Gold Inc., a company which is building the Asanko Gold Mine, Ghana's next gold mine. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for all stakeholders.

Job Description

Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the development and administration of efficient and professional operations of occupational health services in accordance with company policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations to achieve the desired goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the administrative and operational activities of occupational health services;
• Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations;
• Responsible for securing and developing all records, equipment, and programs related to occupational health services;
• Collaborate with outside resources for program development, such as health care providers, third-party administrators, legal advisors, medical director, regulatory agencies, etc;
• Responsible for assuring the appropriate access and utilization of healthcare services;
• Evaluate and treat all injuries and illnesses in an efficient and professional manner within the scope of practice and consistent with clinical nursing guidelines;
• Assist the medical doctor to guide and direct all referrals to outside healthcare providers and services;
• Provide or manage the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirement;
• Lead ergonomic assessment of jobs and provide input regarding ergonomic improvements;
• Assist with accident investigation to identify root cause analysis of all incidents and near misses;
• Manage all cases to facilitate productivity, assuring appropriate care and return to work;
• Assess healthcare needs, then implement and manage healthcare programs to improve health and facilitate return to work, maintain records;
• Contribute in the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment;

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree in Nursing;
• Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing a must;
• Active as a licensed registered nurse and certified as occupational health nurse or case manager;
• Minimum of (5) years work experience in similar position preferably in the mining or related industry;
• Ability to carry out minor surgical procedures like foreign body removal, removals of ingrown toe nail and close fracture reduction;
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills;
• Strong presentation, organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to plan, coordinate and execute work;
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and have the ability to drive in rough terrain;
• Result-oriented.