FQM
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Officer, Wellness will be responsible for promoting holistic wellness within the company through designed outreach programs. Wellness is a holistic concept. Devising ways to get a population to be both physically and mentally healthy is a core responsibility. It is therefore a people-facing role and the incumbent will need to be personable, communicative, and motivating. The wellness officer will report directly to the wellness coordinator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE
- The suitable candidate will have the duty to assist the Wellness coordinator in promoting health and wellness through outreach and education in engaging activity sessions.
- Working with the wellness coordinator to design programs that will engage the population in an effective manner.
- Promoting health and wellness programs focused on topics such as lifestyle diseases, mental health and physical fitness through outreach
- Motivate employees to participate in the wellness programs.
- Implement and conduct wellness programs, health screenings, and wellness education programs under guidance of the wellness coordinator or specialists.
- Using various communication channels, such as toolbox talks, lunch & learns, wellness newsletter and social media to promote wellness and fitness programs in such a manner that program goals and objectives are achieved.
- Compile, and distribute IEC content for various communication platforms as well as marketing materials that communicate the activities and services provided.
- Tracks participation in wellness and fitness programs, communicates results and maintains confidentiality; establishes and maintains a variety of reports, files and records; and prepares periodic and special reports from those data
- Maintains understanding of both the mining and health industries and develops and implements appropriate strategies
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Degree in health or wellness promotion, public health, or a related field
- 3 years’ relevant work experience
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Office and content management systems.
- Good communication skills
- Good motivator and enjoy working with people is essential.
- Driver’s Licence