Occupational Nurse – Manufacturing & Industrial Health

About the role

We are looking for an Occupational Nurse to safeguard the health and well‑being of employees in a manufacturing and operational setting. You will deliver on‑site medical care, emergency response, health surveillance and preventive health programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first‑aid treatment and immediate medical response for injuries, chemical exposures, burns, cuts and occupational illnesses.
• Assess employee health conditions, recommend interventions, referrals or emergency escalation as needed.
• Monitor health risks linked to agro‑chemical manufacturing, pesticide exposure and hazardous substances.
• Manage the company clinic, maintaining medical supplies, antidotes, first‑aid kits, PPE and emergency equipment.
• Conduct health screenings, pre‑employment checks, periodic medical surveillance and fitness‑for‑work assessments.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, incident and exposure reports.
• Participate in investigations of workplace injuries, chemical spills and occupational illnesses.
• Coordinate wellness programmes, vaccination drives, health awareness campaigns and occupational health education.
• Collaborate with the HSE team on emergency drills, fire drills and safety programmes.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations, factory safety standards and statutory reporting requirements.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) license.
• B.Sc. Nursing; Occupational Health Nursing certification or a Public Health qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years experience as an Occupational, Industrial, Clinic or Factory Nurse in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in agro‑chemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, food processing or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• First‑aid and emergency medical response
• Occupational health assessments and health surveillance
• Medical record management and documentation
• Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and occupational health regulations