Reporting to the Director OSH & APWCS, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight of Occupational Health Services,
Medical Services, Workers’ Compensation Medical Management, Rehabilitation Services, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Research, and
OSH Training programmes within the Authority. The position ensures the effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, and
rehabilitation of occupational injuries and diseases while promoting workplace health, employee wellbeing, and sustainable return-to-work
outcomes.
The incumbent serves as the Authority’s principal advisor on occupational medicine and workplace health, providing strategic leadership on
occupational health programmes, rehabilitation services, medical assessments, disability management, and workers’ compensation. The role is
responsible for driving workplace health interventions, occupational disease surveillance, research and innovation, rehabilitation and return – to
work programmes, and capacity-building initiatives to improve workplace health, productivity, and social protection outcomes.
Key Outputs
• Lead and coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of occupational health programmes designed to prevent
occupational diseases and injuries and promote employee health and wellbeing.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership on occupational medicine, workplace health surveillance, fitness-for-work assessments, disability
management, and occupational disease prevention programmes.
• Develop and implement occupational health policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure compliance with occupational safety
and health legislation and international best practices.
• Direct occupational disease surveillance programmes and provide recommendations for the prevention, management, and control of
workplace health hazards.
• Lead the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of occupational injuries and diseases in accordance with professional medical
standards and evidence-based practices.
• Provide expert medical guidance and recommendations on complex workers’ compensation claims, disability assessments, impairment
evaluations, and occupational disease determinations.
• Develop and implement compensation case management systems to improve recovery outcomes and reduce the socioeconomic impact of
workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Advise on permanent disability assessments, occupational disease claims, impairment ratings, and eligibility for compensation benefits.
• Administer and provide strategic oversight of the Workers’ Compensation Rehabilitation Centre and other rehabilitation services to ensure
effective delivery of rehabilitation programmes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive return-to-work and vocational rehabilitation programmes aimed at facilitating safe and sustainable
reintegration into employment.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate national OSH training strategies and programmes aimed at improving workplace health and safety
competencies.
• Build institutional capacity through the development of occupational health training curricula, certification programmes, and professional
development initiatives.
• Coordinate workplace health surveillance, investigations, and risk assessments relating to occupational diseases, hazardous exposures, and
workplace health risks.
• Provide medical recommendations on control measures and interventions to mitigate occupational health risks and improve workplace health
outcomes.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with Government agencies, healthcare institutions, employers, workers’ organisations,
universities, professional bodies, and international organisations.
• Represent the Authority at national, regional, and international forums on occupational health, workers’ compensation, rehabilitation,
workplace wellbeing, and social protection matters.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of occupational health, workers’ compensation, rehabilitation, and research data to support
strategic planning and policy development.
Qualifying Requirements
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) Degree or equivalent clinical health qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registration and a valid practicing certificate with the relevant Authority.
• A postgraduate qualification in Occupational Medicine/Health, Public Health, Rehabilitation Medicine, Health Services Management,
Epidemiology.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in occupational health, medicine, rehabilitation medicine, workers’
compensation, public health or workplace health services.
• At least three (3) years of experience should be at a management level in occupational health, medical services, rehabilitation, social
protection, or a related environment
Key Competencies and Characteristics
• Knowledge of occupational medicine, occupational diseases, workplace health surveillance, disability management, and rehabilitation
systems.
• Demonstrated experience in workers’ compensation medical management and return-to-work programmes.
• Proven experience in managing rehabilitation facilities, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and occupational health programmes.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety and health legislation, workers’ compensation systems, and social security frameworks.
• Experience in research design, programme evaluation, data analysis, and evidence-based policy development.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering occupational health and Health training programmes.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong strategic planning and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Project and programme management skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in health information management systems.
Interested candidates should send their application on the following email address : rechr@nssa.org.zw

To reach not later than close of business on Friday 18th September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Reporting to the Director OSH & APWCS, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the Occupational
Safety and Health (OSH) Inspectorate, Occupational Hygiene, and OSH Promotion functions of the Authority. The incumbent will be responsible for
ensuring the effective enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health legislation, regulations, standards, and codes of practice to achieve safe,
healthy, and legally compliant workplaces. The role encompasses the management of workplace inspections, compliance assurance, accident
prevention, incident investigations, occupational hygiene programs, OSH promotion initiatives, and regulatory enforcement activities. The
successful candidate will also provide expert advice and guidance on workplace safety, occupational health, welfare, and occupational hygiene
matters to Government, employers, employees, and other stakeholders. In addition, the position will drive the promotion of a national culture of
prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement in workplace safety and health.
Key Outputs
• Lead and coordinate the implementation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health legislation, regulations, standards, and policies
across all sectors of the economy to ensure legal compliance and the reduction of workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
• Manage statutory powers and responsibilities vested in the Chief Inspector under relevant OSH legislation and regulations on behalf of the
Director OSH
• Develop and implement inspection and enforcement strategies to improve compliance with workplace safety, health, and welfare
requirements.
• Direct and oversee workplace inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance assessments to identify and address occupational hazards
and regulatory breaches.
• Manage the institution and monitoring of enforcement actions, including improvement notices, prohibition notices, prosecutions, approvals,
and administrative sanctions where non-compliance is identified.
• Manage the reviewing and approval of factory registrations, plant installations, machinery, engineering designs, pressure equipment, and
other regulated workplace systems in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Manage the Authorisation and regulation of inspection authorities, competent persons, service providers, and manufacturing organisations
involved in safety-critical systems.
• Review and approve workplace risk assessments, safety management systems, emergency preparedness plans, safe work procedures, and
control measures to ensure effective risk management.
• Direct investigations into occupational accidents, dangerous occurrences, fatalities, near misses, and occupational diseases and ensure
implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Analyse accident, injury, and occupational disease trends and develop interventions aimed at reducing workplace risks and improving safety
performance.
• Develop and coordinate national OSH promotion strategies, campaigns, and awareness programmes to foster a culture of prevention and
compliance in workplaces.
• Promote dissemination of OSH information, technical guidance, research findings, standards, and best practices through publications,
conferences, workshops, seminars, and digital platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and advisory services to employers, employees, Government, and stakeholders on workplace safety, health,
welfare, and occupational hygiene matters.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with Government, employers’ organisations, workers’ organisations, professional bodies,
academic institutions, and international agencies.
Qualifying Requirements
• Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health, Industrial Safety, Applied
Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Hygiene, Engineering, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related
field shall be an added advantage.
• Membership of a recognized professional body in Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health,
or related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in occupational safety and health, factory inspection, occupational hygiene, labour inspection,
engineering safety, or workplace regulatory enforcement.
• At least three (3) years of experience should be at senior management level in a regulatory, inspection, compliance, or occupational safety and
health environment.
Key Competencies and Characteristics
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health legislation, regulations, standards, and international labour instruments.
• Sound knowledge of factory inspections, occupational hygiene, workplace compliance audits, accident investigations, and risk management
systems.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory enforcement, compliance monitoring, and prosecution processes.
• Strong understanding of occupational health risks, hygiene monitoring techniques, exposure assessment, and occupational disease
prevention.
• Proven experience in policy formulation, stakeholder management, strategic planning, and programme implementation.
• Strong analytical, report writing, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High-level negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Integrity and sound professional judgement.
• Project and programme management skill
Interested candidates should send their application on the following email address : rechr@nssa.org.zw

To reach not later than close of business on Friday 18th September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted