Job Details

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Medical Doctor – FS (Fixed Term) to join the Project Team. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Healthy, Safety and Environmental Manager – FS, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal health of all LMC employees, contractors and their dependents.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate project needs in regards with health care with the established site health services.
• Under the direction of the Luwmana Medical Superintendent, assist in the provision of adequate and professional actions needed for the project
• Assist in the provision of basic diagnosis and treatment of common illness and medical conditions.
• Referral of patients for admission, acting as liaison with referral centres.
• Coordinate and supervise the management and referral of emergencies off site, if indicated.
• Ensure compliance with related applicable statutory regulations.
• Assist in the provision of continuous medical education throughout the project, proposing communication means and informative campaigns.
• Compile statistics and deliver reports to the Medical Superintendent and the Project Health and Safety Manager.
• Develop, implement and maintain related safe work procedures applicable to the project and promote high safety and health awareness.
• Promote and comply with the LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
• Inspect and ensure that the project medical and first aid facilities are kept by medical and statutory standards and regulations, permanently monitoring hygienic conditions.
• Ensure sufficient availability of medical supplies and medications, reporting on stocks and usage rates to the Medical Superintendent and Project Health and Safety Manager.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• MB ChB. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• Registered Medical Practitioner in Zambia.
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-graduate experience.
• Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications on Occupational Medicine is desirable.
• High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Zambia.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Project Management proven experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possessing a valid Zambian or SADC driver’s licence

What We can Offer you:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting Impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety career opportunities across the organisation

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

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