Health And Safety Coordinator

Summary:

Manage, coordinate, and oversee occupational health and hygiene programs for the employees through preventive initiatives, with the goal of maintaining and improving employees’ physical health and well-being, and preventing occupational illnesses, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Main Functions / Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the Medical Services Department.
• Coordinate shifts, schedules, and activities of Medical Services team members.
• Manage (procurement and maintenance) the inventory of medications and medical supplies.
• Administer and monitor employee medical leaves, both through the IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute) and internal processes.
• Serve as a backup in case any Medical Services team member is absent.
• Conduct investigations of workplace accidents.
• Prepare reports and statistics, maintain up-to-date employee medical records and databases
• Coordinate various health campaigns and the annual periodic medical evaluation program.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Medicine, with a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a completed Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Hygiene or a related field in Safety and/or Risk Management.
• English: intermediate level is required.

Technical Competencies

• Leadership, planning, and organizational skills for task execution.
• Analytical skills, strong initiative, and decision-making ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
• Proactivity and adherence to processes.
• Professional ethics.