RICHARD MUNTENDA IHEMBA
RUNDU,Namibia
Summary
Experienced Occupational Health Technician with knack for fostering healthier workplaces. Successfully implemented wellness programmes, reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity. Skilled in conducting health screenings and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Knowledgeable about conducting health assessments and providing support to improve employee wellbeing. Ready to use and develop skills in health monitoring, risk assessment, and supportive care in safety role.
Experienced Occupational Health Technician with over 10years in mining industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
NAMDEB DIAMOND CORPORATION
Oranjemund, Karas
2017.06 - Current
- Conduct routine check-ups pre-employment, periodic and exit medical.
- Facilitate smooth clinic operations by maintaining adequate medical supplies for First Aid.
- Managed worker's compensation claims efficiently, reducing financial burden on the company.
- Tracked workplace injuries; identified trends that led to preventive measures.
- Provided crucial first aid training to staff, enhancing overall safety standards.
- Implement immunization programmes, protecting against contagious diseases in the workplace.
- Improved employee wellness by conducting regular health and safety assessments.
- Managed confidential medical records, safeguarding privacy rights of employees.
- Conducted regular noise level checks to maintain auditory wellbeing amongst staff.
- Conducted regular health and safety audits for a safer work environment.
- Evaluated employees' physical conditions for successful rehabilitation programmes post injury.
- Making and repairing varphones of the employees to prevent noise hearing loss.
Enrolled Nurse
Ministry of Health and social services
NANKUDU DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND ROBERT MUGABE CLINIC, Namibia
2009.01 - 2017.05
- Offered support during diagnostic tests, easing patient apprehensions.
- Coordinated with GPs for implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Delivered high quality wound care to expedite healing process.
- Conducted health assessments for early detection of potential health issues.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
Education
Certificate level 5 - Enrolled Nurse/Midwifery
Onandjokwe Nursing College
NamibiaSkills
- Pulmonary function testing
- Occupational wellness
- Safety compliance
- Interpersonal skills
- Audiometric assessments
- Hearing conservation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Health surveillance
- Occupational health standards
Languages
English
Intermediate
Rukwangali
Advanced
Oshiwambo
Beginner
Affiliations
- Playing soccer and traveling
- Reading Newspapers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
NAMDEB DIAMOND CORPORATION
2017.06 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Ministry of Health and social services
2009.01 - 2017.05
Certificate level 5 - Enrolled Nurse/Midwifery
Onandjokwe Nursing College