Occupational Medicine Director directs the design and implementation of occupational medicine service offerings that support the needs of local businesses and workers. Maintains working relationships with local industries to ensure current issues are addressed and that the needs of the working community are met. Being an Occupational Medicine Director analyzes occupation related costs and case data; reports trends and status to management. Develops programs, guidelines, and standards for occupational service delivery that support the organization's overall strategy. Additionally, Occupational Medicine Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. The Occupational Medicine Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. To be an Occupational Medicine Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Director of Occupational Health will provide leadership and direction in developing and implementing a new University-wide Occupational Health program.
This program is accountable to an executive governance team that includes Harvard University Health Services, Human Resources, and Campus Services on behalf of schools and units throughout the University.
This individual will have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Associate Provost for Campus Health and Wellbeing, the Vice President of Human Resources, and the Vice President of Campus Services to create systems that promote a healthy work environment for the Harvard community.
This position will work closely with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in Campus Services to bring current services into alignment and begin building new services in accordance with an implementation plan for institution-wide Occupational Health at Harvard University.
This role will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of the clinical operations, as well as day-to-day administration and operations.
The Director will provide strategic leadership to develop health programs and processes that mitigate risks, develops, and provides metrics to senior leadership, and promotes professional and consistent practice among associated clinical and administrative services.
The Director will lead a program that provides work-related health services with the goals of preventing and minimizing employee health risks in the organization, meeting regulatory compliance requirements, and providing an optimal work environment for all Harvard employees.
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Special Requirements -The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
On Campus Requirements - This position is expected to be on-site. Periodic travel among Longwood, Allston, and Cambridge campuses may be required.
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Must be able to access any area of the University to perform designated work functions including but not limited to inspections, job safety assessments, and emergency response. May need to wear a respirator or use a powered air purifying respirator.
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Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel
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