Factory Medical Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care and emergency treatment to stakeholders.
• Manage Occupational Health Centre (OHC) operations within the factory premises.
• Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and statutory medical examinations.
• Monitor occupational diseases and workplace health risks.
• Maintain employee medical records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with provisions of the Factories Act and Rules concerning occupational health.
• Coordinate statutory medical examinations for employees exposed to occupational hazards.
• Liaise with Factory Inspectorate, ESI authorities, hospitals, and government agencies as required.
• Support audits, inspections, and statutory documentation related to health and welfare.
• Lead emergency preparedness and medical response systems.
• Conduct health awareness, wellness, vaccination, and preventive healthcare programs.
• Monitor ambulance services, first-aid facilities, and medical equipment readiness.
• Develop and implement health surveillance programs for employees.
• Coordinate with plant departments for workplace health assessments.
• Engage with external hospitals, specialists, diagnostic centers, and occupational health agencies.
• Advise management on health-related risks and preventive measures.

Preferred candidate profile

• AFIH (Associate Fellow of Industrial Health) Certification.
• MBBS from a recognized institution.
• Diploma/MD in Occupational Health, Community Medicine, or Industrial Medicine will be an added advantage.
• Valid registration with State Medical Council / NMC.
• Experience in manufacturing industries such as Cement, Steel, Mining, Power, Chemicals, or Heavy Engineering.
• Experience in handling Occupational Health Centres and statutory health compliance.