Factory Medical Officer

Role:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and manage statutory Pre-Employment Medical Examinations for all new hires.
• Ensure periodical medical check-ups for employees, especially those in hazardous areas.
• Conduct Occupational Health Surveys to assess workplace health risks.
• Maintain all health-related documentation in line with Gujarat Factories Rules and Factories Act.
• Liaise with certifying surgeons and ensure compliance with all legal and statutory norms.
• Frame and implement the Medical Policy for the organization.
• Promote occupational health and hygiene practices among employees.
• Conduct health awareness campaigns on hygiene, first aid, mental wellness, etc.
• Provide training on Industrial Health, Personal Hygiene, and First Aid.
• Organize refresher training programs for dedicated first aiders.
• Ensure availability and efficient functioning of the Occupational Health Centre (OHC).
• Handle first aid and emergency medical cases, including accident and illness response.
• Ensure the readiness of ambulances and emergency medical support systems.
• Maintain and administer adequate medical and antidote stock.
• Liaise with local hospitals, specialists, and doctors for advanced care and periodic health camps.
• Liaison with local health authorities for permissions, biomedical waste disposal, and certification.
• Administer the OHC operations, staff management, and infrastructure.
• Prepare annual department budgets (estimates and revised estimates).
• Manage procurement of medical and surgical items as needed.
• Plan and propose hospital equipment and infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain records of OHC meetings, reviews, and progress reports.
• Ensure biomedical waste disposal complies with local authority regulations.
• Prepare and maintain statutory documentation and compliance reports.
• Obtain necessary consents and approvals for the OHC operations.

Education Qualification and Experience:

• MBBS degree from a recognized university.
• Additional certification in Occupational Health / AFIH (Associate Fellow of Industrial Health) is mandatory.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in industrial/occupational health, preferably in a manufacturing or hazardous industry.
• Proven experience in managing health centres, emergency response, and medical compliance.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of occupational health laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proficient in emergency medical response and industrial health risk management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for training and awareness programs.
• Capability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external healthcare providers.
• Proficiency in reporting, documentation, and use of health management software/tools.
• Ability to conduct health audits, surveys, and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in local languages and English, both written and spoken, to facilitate effective communication with employees and stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of SAP, MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.