Netherlands
I’m an established healthcare leader with vast international experience governing healthcare operations, advising on all facets of risk management, record keeping, program development, and quality assurance. During my progressive career I have assisted organizations to develop and realign internal policies and procedures, while building strong teams committed to providing exceptional health-related services. I’m able to clearly communicate business objectives and create precise action plans to enable achievement. I’ve been successful at implemented programs that create quantified results in health awareness and health outcomes. I also possess a current Active Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration MP 0497827 and a UK General Medical Council (GMC) 4581824 registration. Core Competencies Project Manager Occupational Health Program Development Risk Management Quality Control Staff Leadership
Responsible for overseeing and managing the healthcare-related aspects of the company's employees and operations. Ensuring the wellbeing, safety, and health of the workforce, while also contributing to the development and implementation of policies and programs related to employee health, safety and wellbeing. • Manage and coordinated global offshore health services, ensuring the health and wellbeing of employees. • In close collaboration with HR , design and implement global Wellbeing and Mental Health policies and programs, and drive initiatives to enhance mental wellbeing of employees across the business, fostering a positive and supportive work environment. • Implement and maintain Employee Pre-employment and Periodic Health Surveillance programs, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding employee health. • Collaborate closely with Human Resources to design and implement Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing initiatives. • Assist in the creation of Return-to-Work strategies, ensuring a seamless transition for employees returning from extended absences. • Actively participate in developing and updating various company policies to align with industry best practices and legal requirements.
Provide strategic health advisory support to company’s corporate or regional management teams to address corporate occupational safety and health issues.
Responsible to provide health care support and guidance to senior management team. Responsible for professional leadership to a large team of healthcare professionals, as well as medical management of the health service through the development of a quality focused clinical practice environment. • Develop, implement and evaluate with key stakeholders, a comprehensive strategic health business plan to achieve short- and long-term goals. • Advise and influence senior management with regards to health risks, requirements and initiatives including those pertaining to compliance and continuous improvement in the health service. • Implement standards including accountabilities with regards to managing and evaluating the provision of high-quality occupational health and industrial hygiene services. • Implement and align Occupational Health procedures with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines, including corporate, regional, and national policies and procedures. • Engage with, and build strong relationships across the HSE team in order to drive initiatives in Occupational Health and support Hygiene. • Provide leadership for healthcare professional staff and actively support capacity building. • Drive clinical governance to ensure the standards and quality of clinical care are regularly monitored and reviewed with the aim of ensuring continuous quality improvement in the healthcare facility. • Continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, close monitoring with risk mitigation plans as it continues to evolve. • Provide support to the project’s Vector Control program and Public Health initiatives in close relationship with client management team. • Development and implementation of Medical Evacuation Response Plans. • Managed all current and emerging projects related to the health care service.
This position split into a Medical Director and Administration Director role in September 2021 after which I assumed the Medical Director role. Responsible for the long-term strategic development of the department and the facility requirements and programs for the health care of the specific population served. • Provided general oversight of all health activities, manage the strategic daily operations, and assure a functional and efficient organization. • Developed and implemented site level risk mitigation measures regarding the SARS CoV-2 pandemic and provided continuous advice to senior management. • Assure the quality program and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation. • Provide overall and on-going administrative and health support to site management in the implementation of the Company’s health agenda, for Primary Care, Emergency Care and Operational Health. • Facilitate and participate in governance, external and internal audits and quality programs as required • Manage all current and emerging projects related to the health care department.
Assisted with the setup and implementation of medical and occupational health services (Oil and Gas) . Managed an expansive list of daily responsibilities to support the health and wellness of patients. Provided leadership on matters involving primary health care cases of expatriate and national employees, medical evacuations, work related injuries, and site inspections. Managed cases of malaria, tropical diseases, and HIV. Created and distributed wellness information to the client and contractors. • Built an integrated health management system supported by policies and procedures.
Applied expertise to oversee the set-up of the Emergency Unit, Occupational Health, and Vaccination Unit. Developed all standard operating procedures for the emergency department, occupational health department, and the vaccination and travel clinic within a VIP private hospital setting with focus on delivering medical services to VIPs , expatriates and companies. Authorized medications, equipment, and services. Trained health team members on standard clinical practices.
In charge of major global health program focused on international occupational health services. Developed and implemented group wide delivery methodology, operating policies and standards for an emerging occupational healthcare product. Oversaw all operational managed care activities. Interfaced with corporate clients while managing cases and assisting with business development activities. • Instrumental in the successful transfer of a global occupational health program from the US to South Africa. • Established and further developed platform in South Africa to seamlessly continue and enhance program service delivery while meeting KPI’s and objectives. • Managed medical and operational teams delivering global occupational health related products.
Actively managed all functions of the clinic to ensure high standards of health care to all employees, relatives and community members. Assist expatriate employees and dependents with general health issues and medical/surgical emergencies Assist and advise health team members with more complicated medical or emergency cases of local employees. Perform Occupational Health examinations on all employees i.e. pre-employment, periodical and exit examinations. Managed all expatriate Injury on Duty cases. Authorized different requests i.e. ordering of medications, equipment and services to be provided to the clinic. Oversee the standard of clinic documentation and Standard Operational Procedures. Educate/Train health team members of the clinic on medical topics and clinical practice. Overseeing the laboratory , pharmacy and radiography clinic services Arranging medical evacuations via air ambulances from the remote site to the nearest centre of medical excellence.