Occupational Health Nurse – Botswana Railways

Job Description

Organization: Botswana Railways

Botswana Railways invites suitably qualified citizens with a proven track record to apply for the position of Occupational Health Nurse, tenable in Mahalapye. The successful candidate will report directly to the Health & Wellness Manager in the Corporate Services Department.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Manage occupational injuries/illnesses, return-to-work assessments and rehabilitation.
• Conduct and facilitate medical surveillance for employees (pre-employment, periodic, pre-placement and exit medicals).
• Provide primary healthcare services to employees at the Botswana Railways Clinic.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Provide first aid, emergency care and referrals as required.
• Support chronic disease management and employee health monitoring.
• Promote health and wellness activities for employees.
• Provide psychosocial support to employees and refer accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with other stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential medical records and prepare reports as required.

Position Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in General Nursing.
• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Health.

Professional Membership

• Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Occupational Health Nurse in an occupational health setting or a similar role.

Competencies

• Strong diagnostic skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Sound observation skills.
• Awareness of confidentiality issues.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Ability to remain calm during emergency situations.

Key Result Areas

• Employee fitness assessments and medical examinations.
• Primary healthcare and emergency medical services.
• Occupational injury and disease management.
• Compensation and claims management.
• Health education and employee wellness programmes.
• Medical surveillance and health promotion.
• Occupational health compliance and reporting.
• Quality customer service.
• Self-development.

Remuneration

Botswana Railways offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Please forward your application together with the necessary documents to:

Head Organisational Development
Botswana Railways
Private Bag 0052
Mahalapye, Botswana

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +267 411375

Closing Date

Thursday, 6 August 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Data Protection Disclaimer

By applying for this position, you consent to Botswana Railways (BR) collecting and processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with the Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024. Your data will be used only to assess your suitability for the role and may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process. BR implements appropriate security measures to protect your data. Information relating to unsuccessful applicants will be retained for up to 12 months, after which it will be securely deleted.

Botswana Railways
Along A1 Main Road, Mowana Ward
Private Bag 0052, Mahalapye, Botswana
Tel: +267 471 1375 / +267 471 1385
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.botswanarailways.co.bw